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Ahrendt Name Meaning

North German: variant of Arndt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Arendt, Arent, Arend, Berendt, Ahrens, Behrendt, Berends, Arnt

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Where is the Ahrendt family from?

You can see how Ahrendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrendt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrendt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Ahrendt families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ahrendt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ahrendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrendt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahrendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahrendt. 26% of Ahrendt men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Ahrendt women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahrendt were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ahrendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrendt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahrendt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ahrendt. For the veterans among your Ahrendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrendt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ahrendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ahrendt in 1953 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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