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Ehrenhard Family History

Ehrenhard 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: Ehrhard, Eisenhard, Bernhard, Ehrhardt, Eisenhardt, Trenchard

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Where is the Ehrenhard family from?

You can see how Ehrenhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ehrenhard families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ehrenhard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehrenhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrenhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ehrenhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenhard 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenhard. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ehrenhard. For the veterans among your Ehrenhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenhard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrenhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehrenhard in 1975 was 49, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenhard 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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