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Ihlenburg Family History

Ihlenburg 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: Dillenburg, Hillenburg, Ellenburg, Isenburg, Oldenburg, Ellenberg

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Where is the Ihlenburg family from?

You can see how Ihlenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihlenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihlenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ihlenburg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ihlenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ihlenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Ihlenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlenburg 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ihlenburg. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ihlenburg. For the veterans among your Ihlenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlenburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ihlenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ihlenburg in 1967 was 84, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihlenburg 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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