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Ahly Family History

Ahly 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: Ahl, Ally, Ahlf, Aly, Ehly, Hay, Aho, Early, Hey, Ali

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Where is the Ahly family from?

You can see how Ahly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ahly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ahly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ahly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ahly. For the veterans among your Ahly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahly 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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