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Ehrfurth Family History

Ehrfurth 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: Herfurth, Furth, Ehrhart, Ruth, Howarth, Ehrhardt, Firth, Eiswerth

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Where is the Ehrfurth family from?

You can see how Ehrfurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrfurth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ehrfurth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrfurth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehrfurth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrfurth 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 46 census records available for the last name Ehrfurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrfurth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ehrfurth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ehrfurth. For the veterans among your Ehrfurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrfurth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Ehrfurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ehrfurth in 1974 was 71, and 76 in 1997.

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