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Ehman Family History

Ehman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehmann.

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


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Where is the Ehman family from?

You can see how Ehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Ehman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ehman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ehman families in 1911.
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What did your Ehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ehman. 57% of Ehman 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
    57%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

What Ehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehman 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Ehman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ehman. For the veterans among your Ehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ehman in 1951 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehman 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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