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Ehrlein Family History

Ehrlein 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: Oehrlein, Ehren, Ehrle, Uehlein, Ehlen, Eberlein, Ehrler, Werlein

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Where is the Ehrlein family from?

You can see how Ehrlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ehrlein family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ehrlein's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ehrlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrlein 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 128 census records available for the last name Ehrlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrlein 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ehrlein. 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 157 military records available for the last name Ehrlein. For the veterans among your Ehrlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ehrlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ehrlein in 1966 was 84, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrlein 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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