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Ahlgrim Family History

Ahlgrim Surname Meaning

German: from the Germanic personal name Ahlgrim, composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ + grim ‘warrior’s mask’, ‘helmet’.

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


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Where is the Ahlgrim family from?

You can see how Ahlgrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlgrim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlgrim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ahlgrim families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ahlgrim's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ahlgrim families in 1911.
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What did your Ahlgrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlgrim. 18% of Ahlgrim men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Ahlgrim women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahlgrim were Janitor and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Ahlgrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ahlgrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlgrim 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Ahlgrim. 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 447 military records available for the last name Ahlgrim. For the veterans among your Ahlgrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlgrim lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlgrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ahlgrim in 1945 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlgrim 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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