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Ehrenhardt Family History

Ehrenhardt 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: Ehrhardt, Eisenhardt, Earnhardt, Gernhardt, Eberhardt, Reinhardt

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Where is the Ehrenhardt family from?

You can see how Ehrenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ehrenhardt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenhardt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ehrenhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrenhardt 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 Ehrenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrenhardt. 100% of Ehrenhardt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ehrenhardt women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ehrenhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Ehrenhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenhardt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenhardt. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ehrenhardt. For the veterans among your Ehrenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenhardt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ehrenhardt in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenhardt 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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