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Ehrlinger Family History

Ehrlinger 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: Erlinger, Ehlinger, Behringer, Ohlinger, Gehringer, Berlinger

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Where is the Ehrlinger family from?

You can see how Ehrlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ehrlinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ehrlinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehrlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrlinger 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 Ehrlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrlinger. 63% of Ehrlinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

What Ehrlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Ehrlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrlinger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Ehrlinger. 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 486 military records available for the last name Ehrlinger. For the veterans among your Ehrlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrlinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ehrlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ehrlinger in 1962 was 30, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrlinger 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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