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Aherus Family History

Aherus 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: Ayers, Ahern, Phebus, Akers, Alers, Maheras, Herms, Aerts, Theus

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Where is the Aherus family from?

You can see how Aherus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aherus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Aherus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aherus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aherus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Aherus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aherus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Aherus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Aherus. For the veterans among your Aherus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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