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Ehringhaus Family History

Ehringhaus 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: Niedringhaus, Bedinghaus, Arlinghaus, Ellingham, Steinhaus

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Where is the Ehringhaus family from?

You can see how Ehringhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehringhaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehringhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ehringhaus families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehringhaus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ehringhaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehringhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Ehringhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehringhaus 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ehringhaus. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ehringhaus. For the veterans among your Ehringhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehringhaus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ehringhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ehringhaus in 1965 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehringhaus 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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