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Ahren Family History

Ahren 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: Ahrens, Hren, Ohren, Ehren, Allen, Chen, Shen, Farren, Uren, Haren

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Where is the Ahren family from?

You can see how Ahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ahren families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ahren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahren 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 Ahren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahren. 36% of Ahren men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ahren women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahren were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Ahren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahren 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Ahren. 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 346 military records available for the last name Ahren. For the veterans among your Ahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ahren in 1965 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahren 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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