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Ehling Family History

Ehling Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Ehle.

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


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Where is the Ehling family from?

You can see how Ehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ehling families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ehling's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Ehling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehling. 15% of Ehling men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ehling women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehling were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Health Nurse
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Ehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehling 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Ehling. 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 542 military records available for the last name Ehling. For the veterans among your Ehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ehling in 1957 was 68, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehling 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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