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Ehrlish Family History

Ehrlish 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: Ehrlich, English, Ehrich, Erlich, Parrish, Cornish, Christ, Klish

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Where is the Ehrlish family from?

You can see how Ehrlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrlish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrlish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ehrlish families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ehrlish's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ehrlish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrlish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ehrlish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrlish. 60% of Ehrlish men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Ehrlish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Ehrlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrlish 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ehrlish. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ehrlish. For the veterans among your Ehrlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrlish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ehrlish in 1966 was 21, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrlish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrlish 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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