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Ehmsen Family History

Ehmsen 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: Ehmen, Ehmann, Eisen, Elsen, Remsen, Hasen, Ehmer, Essen, Husen

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Where is the Ehmsen family from?

You can see how Ehmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehmsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehmsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ehmsen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ehmsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ehmsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Ehmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmsen 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Ehmsen. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ehmsen. For the veterans among your Ehmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ehmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ehmsen in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehmsen 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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