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Ahrendsen Family History

Ahrendsen 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: Berendsen, Ahrens, Brenden, Amundsen, Arnesen, Svendsen, Arender

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Where is the Ahrendsen family from?

You can see how Ahrendsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrendsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ahrendsen families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ahrendsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ahrendsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrendsen 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 Ahrendsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrendsen. 67% of Ahrendsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ahrendsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Ahrendsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrendsen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ahrendsen. 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 166 military records available for the last name Ahrendsen. For the veterans among your Ahrendsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrendsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ahrendsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ahrendsen in 1966 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahrendsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrendsen 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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