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Ehmet Family History

Ehmet 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: Ehmer, Ehmen, Emmet, Ehret, Elmer, Ohmer, Kmet, Emmett, Rehmer, Ermel

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Where is the Ehmet family from?

You can see how Ehmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ehmet families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ehmet's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ehmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehmet 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 123 census records available for the last name Ehmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmet 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ehmet. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ehmet. For the veterans among your Ehmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Ehmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ehmet in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehmet 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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