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Ehrenpreis Family History

Ehrenpreis 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: Ehrenreich, Ehrenfeld, Ehrenberg, Eisenbeis, Brenneis, Respress

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Where is the Ehrenpreis family from?

You can see how Ehrenpreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenpreis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenpreis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ehrenpreis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenpreis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrenpreis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrenpreis 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 Ehrenpreis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrenpreis. 50% of Ehrenpreis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Production Manager
    50%

What Ehrenpreis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Ehrenpreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenpreis 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenpreis. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ehrenpreis. For the veterans among your Ehrenpreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenpreis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrenpreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehrenpreis in 1953 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenpreis 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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