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Ehrenshaft Family History

Ehrenshaft 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: Henshaw, Earnshaw, Renshaw, Eisenstadt, Ehresmann, Earnhart

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Where is the Ehrenshaft family from?

You can see how Ehrenshaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrenshaft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ehrenshaft family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrenshaft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehrenshaft families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ehrenshaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrenshaft 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ehrenshaft. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ehrenshaft. For the veterans among your Ehrenshaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrenshaft lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1991, in the United States, Ehrenshaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ehrenshaft in 1961 was 45, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrenshaft 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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