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Ehrenstrom Family History

Ehrenstrom 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: Renstrom, Branstrom, Fernstrom, Wenstrom, Thunstrom, Ranstrom

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Where is the Ehrenstrom family from?

You can see how Ehrenstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ehrenstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ehrenstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrenstrom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Ehrenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenstrom 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenstrom. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ehrenstrom. For the veterans among your Ehrenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ehrenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ehrenstrom in 1965 was 74, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenstrom 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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