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Ahneman Family History

Ahneman 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: Neman, Alleman, Ahlman, Lineman, Danneman, Vanneman, Acreman, Aleman

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Where is the Ahneman family from?

You can see how Ahneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahneman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ahneman families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ahneman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ahneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ahneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahneman. 60% of Ahneman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ahneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Ahneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahneman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ahneman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ahneman. For the veterans among your Ahneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahneman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ahneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ahneman in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahneman 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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