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Ahlbrandt Family History

Ahlbrandt 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: Milbrandt, Brandt, Ahlstrand, Ahlbrecht, Ahrendt, Albracht, Brand

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Where is the Ahlbrandt family from?

You can see how Ahlbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlbrandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlbrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ahlbrandt families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ahlbrandt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ahlbrandt families in 1880.
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What did your Ahlbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlbrandt. 67% of Ahlbrandt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ahlbrandt women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ahlbrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Ahlbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlbrandt 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ahlbrandt. 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 126 military records available for the last name Ahlbrandt. For the veterans among your Ahlbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlbrandt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ahlbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ahlbrandt in 1957 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlbrandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlbrandt 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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