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Ehrling Family History

Ehrling 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: Erling, Ehling, Harling, Darling, Burling, Fehring, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Ehrling family from?

You can see how Ehrling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ehrling families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ehrling's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ehrling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrling 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 178 census records available for the last name Ehrling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrling 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ehrling. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ehrling. For the veterans among your Ehrling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Ehrling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ehrling in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrling 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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