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Ehrenbach Family History

Ehrenbach 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: Fehrenbach, Eisenbach, Erpenbach, Ehrenreich, Gronbach, Achenbach

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Where is the Ehrenbach family from?

You can see how Ehrenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ehrenbach families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenbach's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ehrenbach families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ehrenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenbach 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenbach. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ehrenbach. For the veterans among your Ehrenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenbach lifespan?

Average Ehrenbach life expectancy in 1966 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenbach 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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