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Ehlenberg Family History

Ehlenberg 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: Ellenberg, Ehrenberg, Eisenberg, Kohlenberg, Ellenburg, Wehrenberg

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Where is the Ehlenberg family from?

You can see how Ehlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehlenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ehlenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ehlenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlenberg 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 Ehlenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlenberg. 100% of Ehlenberg men 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ehlenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ehlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlenberg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ehlenberg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ehlenberg. For the veterans among your Ehlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Ehlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ehlenberg in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehlenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlenberg 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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