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Ahlfeldt Family History

Ahlfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Affeldt, Shufeldt, Saalfeld, Misfeldt, Ahlstedt, Seefeldt

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Where is the Ahlfeldt family from?

You can see how Ahlfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ahlfeldt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlfeldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ahlfeldt families in 1880.
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What did your Ahlfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahlfeldt. 50% of Ahlfeldt men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ahlfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Ahlfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlfeldt 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Ahlfeldt. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ahlfeldt. For the veterans among your Ahlfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlfeldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ahlfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ahlfeldt in 1962 was 80, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlfeldt 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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