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Ehrensberger Family History

Ehrensberger 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: Ernsberger, Rensberger, Eisenberger, Ehrenberg, Hansberger

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Where is the Ehrensberger family from?

You can see how Ehrensberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrensberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrensberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ehrensberger families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ehrensberger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ehrensberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrensberger 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 Ehrensberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrensberger. 28% of Ehrensberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ehrensberger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehrensberger were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Ehrensberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Ehrensberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrensberger 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Ehrensberger. 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 545 military records available for the last name Ehrensberger. For the veterans among your Ehrensberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrensberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrensberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ehrensberger in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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