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Ehrentraut Family History

Ehrentraut 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: Ehrmantraut, Eisenbraun, Armentrout, Parenteau, Ehrhardt, Weintraub

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Where is the Ehrentraut family from?

You can see how Ehrentraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrentraut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehrentraut families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ehrentraut's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ehrentraut families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ehrentraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrentraut 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ehrentraut. 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 286 military records available for the last name Ehrentraut. For the veterans among your Ehrentraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrentraut lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrentraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ehrentraut in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrentraut 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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