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Ahara Family History

Ahara Surname 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: Hara, Tahara, Ohara, Ahart, Amara, Avara, Hata, Hare, Hard, Bara

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Where is the Ahara family from?

You can see how Ahara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ahara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Ahara families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahara's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ahara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Ahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahara 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ahara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Ahara. For the veterans among your Ahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ahara in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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