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Ehredt Family History

Ehredt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ehret, Ehlert, Gehret, Ehnert, Errett, Ehren, Behrendt, Threat

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Where is the Ehredt family from?

You can see how Ehredt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehredt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehredt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ehredt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehredt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehredt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehredt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ehredt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehredt. 36% of Ehredt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ehredt women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stock Dealer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ehredt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Ehredt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehredt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Ehredt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 246 military records available for the last name Ehredt. For the veterans among your Ehredt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehredt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ehredt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ehredt in 1963 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehredt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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