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Ehlis Family History

Ehlis 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: Ellis, Ehli, Melis, Lis, Elias, Solis, Allis, Mellis, Malis, Dellis

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Where is the Ehlis family from?

You can see how Ehlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ehlis family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehlis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ehlis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlis 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 Ehlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlis. 64% of Ehlis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

What Ehlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Ehlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlis 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ehlis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ehlis. For the veterans among your Ehlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ehlis in 1969 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehlis 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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