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Ehlhardt Family History

Ehlhardt 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: Ehrhardt, Elhard, Lehnhardt, Ehrhard, Ehrhart, Erhardt, Eckhardt

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Where is the Ehlhardt family from?

You can see how Ehlhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ehlhardt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ehlhardt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ehlhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlhardt. 100% of Ehlhardt men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Ehlhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlhardt 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ehlhardt. 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 112 military records available for the last name Ehlhardt. For the veterans among your Ehlhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlhardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Ehlhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ehlhardt in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 1997.

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