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Ahlheim Family History

Ahlheim 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: Solheim, Ahlgrim, Manheim, Heim, Ahlin, Opheim, Dahlem, Gleim

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Where is the Ahlheim family from?

You can see how Ahlheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ahlheim families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlheim's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ahlheim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlheim 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 Ahlheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ahlheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Ahlheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlheim 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ahlheim. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ahlheim. For the veterans among your Ahlheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ahlheim in 1964 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlheim 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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