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Ehlinger Family History

Ehlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Ehlingen in the Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Ehlinger family from?

You can see how Ehlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ehlinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ehlinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ehlinger families in 1891.
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What did your Ehlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehlinger. 17% of Ehlinger men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Ehlinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehlinger were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    39%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Dental Asst
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Ehlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlinger 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 Ehlinger. 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 638 military records available for the last name Ehlinger. For the veterans among your Ehlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ehlinger in 1957 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlinger 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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