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Ehrett Family History

Ehrett 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: Errett, Ehret, Brett, Everett, Emmett, Syrett, Berrett, Frett, Huett

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Where is the Ehrett family from?

You can see how Ehrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ehrett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ehrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrett 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 Ehrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrett. 43% of Ehrett men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Ehrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Ehrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrett 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ehrett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Ehrett. For the veterans among your Ehrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ehrett in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrett 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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