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Ahrensfield Family History

Ahrensfield 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: Dransfield, Ehrenfeld, Bransfield, Brinsfield, Shenefield, Mansfield

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Where is the Ahrensfield family from?

You can see how Ahrensfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrensfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrensfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ahrensfield families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrensfield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ahrensfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrensfield 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 Ahrensfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrensfield. 100% of Ahrensfield men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ahrensfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Ahrensfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrensfield 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ahrensfield. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ahrensfield. For the veterans among your Ahrensfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrensfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ahrensfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ahrensfield in 1962 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrensfield 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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