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Ehlenbeck Family History

Ehlenbeck 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: Ellerbeck, Schoenbeck, Lembeck, Ellenberg, Lebeck, Herbeck, Ehrenberg

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Where is the Ehlenbeck family from?

You can see how Ehlenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ehlenbeck families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ehlenbeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ehlenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlenbeck. 43% of Ehlenbeck men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Interior Decorator
    29%
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What Ehlenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Ehlenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlenbeck 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ehlenbeck. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ehlenbeck. For the veterans among your Ehlenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlenbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ehlenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ehlenbeck in 1962 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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