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Ehrgott Family History

Ehrgott Surname Meaning

German: apparently a pious nickname meaning ‘honor God’ but more probably an altered form of Ehrengut.

A nickname from Ehr und Gut ‘honor and possessions’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehrgott family from?

You can see how Ehrgott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrgott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehrgott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ehrgott families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrgott's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ehrgott families in 1891.
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What did your Ehrgott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrgott. 29% of Ehrgott men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Ehrgott women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehrgott were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Pressman
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Cashier
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Ehrgott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehrgott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrgott 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Ehrgott. 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 608 military records available for the last name Ehrgott. For the veterans among your Ehrgott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrgott lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrgott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehrgott in 1957 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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