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Ehri Family History

Ehri 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: Ehr, Ehli, Ehrig, Shi, Chi, Mori, Mari, Bahri, Kehr, Sari

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Where is the Ehri family from?

You can see how Ehri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ehri family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehri's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ehri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehri 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 52 census records available for the last name Ehri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehri 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ehri. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ehri. For the veterans among your Ehri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehri lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ehri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ehri in 1970 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehri 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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