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Eheler Family History

Eheler Name 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: Sheler, Eveler, Beheler, Ehrler, Ehler, Egeler, Heller, Helder

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Where is the Eheler family from?

You can see how Eheler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eheler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eheler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Eheler families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eheler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eheler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eheler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eheler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eheler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Eheler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eheler 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Eheler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Eheler. For the veterans among your Eheler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eheler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eheler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eheler in 1969 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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