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Ahrenfeld Family History

Ahrenfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Ihlenfeld, Kornfeld, Schoenfeld, Grunfeld, Rehfeld

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Where is the Ahrenfeld family from?

You can see how Ahrenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrenfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ahrenfeld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ahrenfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrenfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahrenfeld families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Ahrenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrenfeld 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ahrenfeld. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ahrenfeld. For the veterans among your Ahrenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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