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Ehler Family History

Ehler Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Ehlert.

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


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Where is the Ehler family from?

You can see how Ehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ehler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehler 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 Ehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehler. 32% of Ehler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Ehler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehler were Manager and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    8%

What Ehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ehler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ehler. For the veterans among your Ehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ehler in 1947 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehler 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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