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Ehster Family History

Ehster 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: Easter, Ester, Elster, Eyster, Eister, Master, Oster, Fenster, Esther

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Where is the Ehster family from?

You can see how Ehster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ehster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ehster family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehster's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ehster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehster 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 Ehster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehster. 100% of Ehster men worked as a Chef and 100% of Ehster women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Chef
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ehster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ehster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehster 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ehster. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ehster. For the veterans among your Ehster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Ehster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ehster in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehster 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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