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Ehrley Family History

Ehrley 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: Earley, Ehrle, Wehrley, Ehrler, Barley, Early, Varley, Murley, Harley

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Where is the Ehrley family from?

You can see how Ehrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ehrley family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ehrley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ehrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ehrley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ehrley. For the veterans among your Ehrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehrley in 1974 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrley 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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