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Ehrhorn Family History

Ehrhorn 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: Uhlhorn, Einhorn, Mehlhorn, Ehrhard, Ehrhart, Eichorn, Shehorn, Horn

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Where is the Ehrhorn family from?

You can see how Ehrhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrhorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ehrhorn families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ehrhorn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ehrhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehrhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrhorn. 60% of Ehrhorn 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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Ehrhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrhorn 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Ehrhorn. 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 183 military records available for the last name Ehrhorn. For the veterans among your Ehrhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrhorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehrhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ehrhorn in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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