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Ehrig Family History

Ehrig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ehrich.

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


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Where is the Ehrig family from?

You can see how Ehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ehrig families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ehrig's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ehrig families in 1911.
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What did your Ehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehrig. 19% of Ehrig men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ehrig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehrig were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Ehrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrig 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Ehrig. 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 Ehrig. For the veterans among your Ehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrig lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ehrig in 1951 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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