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Ehrenfeldt Family History

Ehrenfeldt 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: Ehrenfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Neuenfeldt, Rehfeldt, Shoenfelt, Schoenfeldt

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Where is the Ehrenfeldt family from?

You can see how Ehrenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenfeldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ehrenfeldt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenfeldt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehrenfeldt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Ehrenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenfeldt 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenfeldt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ehrenfeldt. For the veterans among your Ehrenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1989, in the United States, Ehrenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ehrenfeldt in 1950 was 73, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenfeldt 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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