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Ahlemeyer Family History

Ahlemeyer 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: Altmeyer, Wedemeyer, Dallmeyer, Rosemeyer, Kallmeyer, Hagemeyer

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Where is the Ahlemeyer family from?

You can see how Ahlemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ahlemeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ahlemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ahlemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlemeyer 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 Ahlemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlemeyer. 50% of Ahlemeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ahlemeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ahlemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Ahlemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlemeyer 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ahlemeyer. 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 216 military records available for the last name Ahlemeyer. For the veterans among your Ahlemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlemeyer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ahlemeyer in 1943 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlemeyer 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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