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Ehlenberger Family History

Ehlenberger 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: Ellenberger, Eisenberger, Eggenberger, Kellenberger, Shenberger

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Where is the Ehlenberger family from?

You can see how Ehlenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ehlenberger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehlenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlenberger 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 Ehlenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehlenberger. 34% of Ehlenberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ehlenberger women 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Tinsmith
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ehlenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Ehlenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlenberger 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Ehlenberger. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ehlenberger. For the veterans among your Ehlenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ehlenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ehlenberger in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlenberger 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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