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Ehly Family History

Ehly Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehle.

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


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Where is the Ehly family from?

You can see how Ehly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ehly family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ehly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehly 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 Ehly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehly. 43% of Ehly men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ehly women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehly were Attendant and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Attendant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Ehly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehly 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Ehly. 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 497 military records available for the last name Ehly. For the veterans among your Ehly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ehly in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehly 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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