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Ehlenger Family History

Ehlenger 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: Ehlinger, Ellender, Ohlinger, Ellinger, Erlinger, Erlanger, Dehlinger

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Where is the Ehlenger family from?

You can see how Ehlenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ehlenger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehlenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlenger 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 49 census records available for the last name Ehlenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlenger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ehlenger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ehlenger. For the veterans among your Ehlenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlenger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Ehlenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ehlenger in 1960 was 60, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlenger 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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