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Ehrnwald Family History

Ehrnwald 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: Ewald, Cornwall, Berwald, Grunwald, Howald, Ehrenfeld, Fernald

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Where is the Ehrnwald family from?

You can see how Ehrnwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrnwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehrnwald families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrnwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrnwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrnwald 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 8 census records available for the last name Ehrnwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrnwald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ehrnwald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ehrnwald. For the veterans among your Ehrnwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrnwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ehrnwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ehrnwald in 1964 was 71, and 54 in 2002.

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