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Ehlen Family History

Ehlen Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of various places so named. patronymic from Ehl and Ehle .

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


Similar surnames: Kellen, Seelen, Wehle, Wehler, Gehlen, Behle, Ehle, Glen, Behlen

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Where is the Ehlen family from?

You can see how Ehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ehlen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ehlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehlen. 24% of Ehlen men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ehlen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehlen were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlen 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Ehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ehlen. For the veterans among your Ehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehlen in 1962 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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