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Ehrer Family History

Ehrer 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: Wehrer, Kehrer, Lehrer, Rehrer, Mehrer, Ehmer, Ehren, Ehrler, Ehret

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Where is the Ehrer family from?

You can see how Ehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ehrer families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ehrer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrer 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 84 census records available for the last name Ehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ehrer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ehrer. For the veterans among your Ehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Ehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ehrer in 1973 was 78, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrer 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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