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Ehrenhart Family History

Ehrenhart 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: Earnhart, Ehrhart, Eisenhart, Ehrhardt, Eisenhardt, Denhart, Morehart

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Where is the Ehrenhart family from?

You can see how Ehrenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ehrenhart families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ehrenhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrenhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrenhart 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 Ehrenhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrenhart. 100% of Ehrenhart men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ehrenhart women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ehrenhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Ehrenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenhart 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenhart. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ehrenhart. For the veterans among your Ehrenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenhart lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ehrenhart in 1970 was 61, and 23 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrenhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenhart 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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