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Ehrensall Family History

Ehrensall 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: Hensell, Threlfall, Ehrenfeld, Arendall, Rendall, Henshall

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrensall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ehrensall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrensall 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ehrensall. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Ehrensall. For the veterans among your Ehrensall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrensall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Ehrensall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ehrensall in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 1975.

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