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Ehlers Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Ehler or Ehlert .

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


Similar surnames: Eilers, Ahlers, Ehler, Ehlert, Eggers, Ebbers, Eppers, Ebers, Elbers

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Where is the Ehlers family from?

You can see how Ehlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ehlers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ehlers families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ehlers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ehlers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehlers. 28% of Ehlers men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Ehlers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehlers were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Ehlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlers 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 50,000 immigration records available for the last name Ehlers. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Ehlers. For the veterans among your Ehlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlers lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ehlers in 1943 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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