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Ehrnman Family History

Ehrnman 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: Ehrman, Ehrmann, Henman, Kornman, Behrman, Hinman, Cornman, Earman

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Where is the Ehrnman family from?

You can see how Ehrnman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrnman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehrnman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ehrnman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrnman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ehrnman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrnman 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 Ehrnman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrnman. 100% of Ehrnman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ehrnman women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ehrnman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Ehrnman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrnman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ehrnman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ehrnman. For the veterans among your Ehrnman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrnman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ehrnman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ehrnman in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrnman 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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