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Aherne Family History

Aherne Surname Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Ahern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aherne family from?

You can see how Aherne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aherne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aherne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Aherne families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aherne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aherne families in 1911.
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What did your Aherne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aherne. 100% of Aherne men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Aherne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Aherne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aherne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aherne. 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 814 military records available for the last name Aherne. For the veterans among your Aherne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aherne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Aherne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aherne in 1960 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aherne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aherne 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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