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Ahrendson Family History

Ahrendson 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: Arenson, Sorenson, Hendon, Ahrens, Arneson, Henson, Arvidson, Aronson

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Where is the Ahrendson family from?

You can see how Ahrendson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrendson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ahrendson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrendson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ahrendson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ahrendson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrendson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ahrendson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ahrendson. For the veterans among your Ahrendson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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