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Ehinger Family History

Ehinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ehingen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehinger family from?

You can see how Ehinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ehinger families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ehinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehinger families in 1891.
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What did your Ehinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehinger. 18% of Ehinger men worked as a Clerk and 58% of Ehinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehinger were Owner and 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

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Ehinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehinger 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Ehinger. 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 855 military records available for the last name Ehinger. For the veterans among your Ehinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ehinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehinger in 1948 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehinger 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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