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Ehemann Family History

Ehemann 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: Ehmann, Ehrmann, Hemann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Thiemann, Ohlmann

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Where is the Ehemann family from?

You can see how Ehemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ehemann families living in Channel Islands. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ehemann's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ehemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehemann 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 Ehemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehemann. 42% of Ehemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ehemann women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Tractor Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Ehemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Ehemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehemann 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Ehemann. 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 869 military records available for the last name Ehemann. For the veterans among your Ehemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehemann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ehemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ehemann in 1951 was 42, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehemann 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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