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Ehlich Family History

Ehlich Name Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German edelik ‘noble’.

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


Similar surnames: Ehrlich, Ehrich, Elich, Erlich, Uhlich, Polich, Milich, Ellick

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Where is the Ehlich family from?

You can see how Ehlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ehlich families living in Missouri. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ehlich's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ehlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ehlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehlich. 60% of Ehlich 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%
  • Proprietor Shoe Store
    40%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Ehlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehlich 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ehlich. 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 191 military records available for the last name Ehlich. For the veterans among your Ehlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehlich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ehlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ehlich in 1969 was 84, and 66 in 2002.

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