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Ehni Family History

Ehni 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: Ehn, Ehli, Shi, Chi, Eng, Ni, Dehn, Hai, Muni, Fehn

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Where is the Ehni family from?

You can see how Ehni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ehni families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ehni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ehni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehni 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 Ehni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehni. 40% of Ehni men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ehni women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehni were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Ehni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Ehni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehni 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Ehni. 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 393 military records available for the last name Ehni. For the veterans among your Ehni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ehni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehni in 1964 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehni 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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