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Ehrenfried Family History

Ehrenfried 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, Edenfield, Ehrenreich, Siegfried, Renfrew, Unfried, Henrie

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Where is the Ehrenfried family from?

You can see how Ehrenfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenfried family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehrenfried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ehrenfried families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ehrenfried's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ehrenfried families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrenfried 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 Ehrenfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ehrenfried. 100% of Ehrenfried women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ehrenfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Ehrenfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenfried 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenfried. 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 567 military records available for the last name Ehrenfried. For the veterans among your Ehrenfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenfried lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrenfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ehrenfried in 1946 was 41, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenfried 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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