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Ehresman Family History

Ehresman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehresmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ehresman family from?

You can see how Ehresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehresman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehresman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ehresman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehresman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ehresman families in 1891.
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What did your Ehresman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehresman. 33% of Ehresman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ehresman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehresman were Salesman and Office Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Office Work
    23%

What Ehresman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehresman 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Ehresman. 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 461 military records available for the last name Ehresman. For the veterans among your Ehresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehresman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ehresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ehresman in 1956 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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