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Ehrler Family History

Ehrler Name Meaning

German:: patronymic from Ehrle . habitational name for someone from a place called Ehrl in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ehler, Earley, Shuler, Zehler, Easler, Entler, Exler, Ehrle, Eller

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Where is the Ehrler family from?

You can see how Ehrler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ehrler families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ehrler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ehrler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehrler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrler. 19% of Ehrler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Ehrler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehrler were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehrler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrler 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Ehrler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ehrler. For the veterans among your Ehrler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrler lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ehrler in 1942 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

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