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Ehrl Family History

Ehrl 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: Earl, Ehrle, Ehr, Ehl, Early, Ahl, Carl, Kehr, Karl, Gehl

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Where is the Ehrl family from?

You can see how Ehrl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ehrl families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ehrl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrl 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 116 census records available for the last name Ehrl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrl 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ehrl. 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 845 military records available for the last name Ehrl. For the veterans among your Ehrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ehrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ehrl in 1970 was 87, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrl 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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