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Ehli Family History

Ehli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Ehle.

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


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Where is the Ehli family from?

You can see how Ehli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ehli families living in Indiana. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ehli's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ehli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehli ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ehli. 100% of Ehli men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ehli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Ehli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehli 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Ehli. 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 311 military records available for the last name Ehli. For the veterans among your Ehli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ehli in 1962 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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