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Ehmig Family History

Ehmig 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: Emig, Ehrig, Haig, Rehrig, Ermis, Keimig, Essig, Ehmer, Ramig, Ewig

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Where is the Ehmig family from?

You can see how Ehmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehmig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ehmig family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehmig's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ehmig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehmig 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 85 census records available for the last name Ehmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmig 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Ehmig. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ehmig. For the veterans among your Ehmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Ehmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ehmig in 1956 was 67, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehmig 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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