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Aghen Family History

Aghen 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: Achen, Agen, Aggen, Allen, Hagen, Chen, Shen, Glen, Aven, Gren

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Where is the Aghen family from?

You can see how Aghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aghen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aghen family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Aghen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Aghen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Aghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aghen 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 Aghen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Aghen. For the veterans among your Aghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aghen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Aghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Aghen in 1981 was 39, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aghen 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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