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Ehlert Family History

Ehlert Surname Meaning

North German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘brave hardy strong’ or ward ‘guard’.

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


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Where is the Ehlert family from?

You can see how Ehlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ehlert families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ehlert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehlert families in 1891.
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What did your Ehlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ehlert. 100% of Ehlert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ehlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlert 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ehlert. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ehlert. For the veterans among your Ehlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ehlert in 1948 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlert 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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