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Ehrenzeller Family History

Ehrenzeller 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: Appenzeller, Ehrenfeld, Weidenfeller, Odenweller, Henzler, Henseler

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Where is the Ehrenzeller family from?

You can see how Ehrenzeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenzeller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenzeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ehrenzeller families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenzeller's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ehrenzeller families in 1891.
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What did your Ehrenzeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrenzeller. 67% of Ehrenzeller men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ehrenzeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Ehrenzeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenzeller 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenzeller. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ehrenzeller. For the veterans among your Ehrenzeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenzeller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrenzeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ehrenzeller in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenzeller 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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