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Ehms Family History

Ehms 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: Ems, Ohms, Elms, Ehm, Rehm, Ohm, Nims, Shams, Epps, Gehm

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Where is the Ehms family from?

You can see how Ehms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ehms families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ehms's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ehms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehms ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Ehms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehms 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ehms. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ehms. For the veterans among your Ehms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehms lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Ehms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ehms in 1968 was 75, and 95 in 1995.

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