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Ahrnken Family History

Ahrnken 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: Arnzen, Ahonen, Hanken, Henken, Hinken, Mahnken, Warnken, Anker

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Where is the Ahrnken family from?

You can see how Ahrnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrnken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrnken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahrnken families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrnken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ahrnken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ahrnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrnken 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ahrnken. 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 Ahrnken. For the veterans among your Ahrnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrnken lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Ahrnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ahrnken in 1985 was 78, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrnken 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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