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Ahrberg Family History

Ahrberg 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: Ahlberg, Amberg, Sahlberg, Forberg, Arber, Hoberg, Mahlberg, Wahlberg

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Where is the Ahrberg family from?

You can see how Ahrberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ahrberg families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ahrberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahrberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrberg 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 Ahrberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrberg. 100% of Ahrberg women worked as a Factory Hand.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    100%

What Ahrberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Ahrberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrberg 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Ahrberg. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ahrberg. For the veterans among your Ahrberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Ahrberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ahrberg in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahrberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrberg 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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