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Ehr Family History

Ehr Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Ehr a place south of Boppard on the Rhine. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Ehr family from?

You can see how Ehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ehr family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ehr's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ehr families in 1911.
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What did your Ehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehr. 50% of Ehr men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ehr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehr were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehr 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Ehr. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ehr. For the veterans among your Ehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ehr in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehr 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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