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Ahrenstorff Family History

Ahrenstorff 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, Arnsdorff, Christoff, Orendorff, Kristoff, Allensworth

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Where is the Ahrenstorff family from?

You can see how Ahrenstorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrenstorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ahrenstorff family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrenstorff's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ahrenstorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrenstorff 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 Ahrenstorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrenstorff. 100% of Ahrenstorff 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
    100%

What Ahrenstorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Ahrenstorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrenstorff 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 Ahrenstorff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ahrenstorff. For the veterans among your Ahrenstorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrenstorff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ahrenstorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ahrenstorff in 1969 was 81, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrenstorff 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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