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Ahlbach Family History

Ahlbach 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: Albach, Aulbach, Fahrbach, Hubach, Halbach, Kalbach, Gehlbach

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Where is the Ahlbach family from?

You can see how Ahlbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ahlbach families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlbach's in USA. California had the highest population of Ahlbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlbach 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 Ahlbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ahlbach. 100% of Ahlbach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ahlbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Ahlbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlbach 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Ahlbach. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ahlbach. For the veterans among your Ahlbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlbach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ahlbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ahlbach in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlbach 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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