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Ehlig Family History

Ehlig 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: Ehling, Ehli, Uhlig, Ehrig, Ellig, Etling, Haig, Ahlin, Emling, Selig

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Where is the Ehlig family from?

You can see how Ehlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ehlig families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlig's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ehlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlig 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 142 census records available for the last name Ehlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlig 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ehlig. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ehlig. For the veterans among your Ehlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlig lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ehlig in 1972 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlig 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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