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Ahrensdorf Family History

Ahrensdorf 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: Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Ohlendorf, Altendorf, Allendorf, Orendorf

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Where is the Ahrensdorf family from?

You can see how Ahrensdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrensdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrensdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ahrensdorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrensdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ahrensdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Ahrensdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrensdorf 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ahrensdorf. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ahrensdorf. For the veterans among your Ahrensdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrensdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ahrensdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ahrensdorf in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrensdorf 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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