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Ahast Family History

Ahast 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: Hast, Ahart, Ahalt, Anast, Hatt, Hase, Hart, Last, Haut, Chase

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Where is the Ahast family from?

You can see how Ahast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahast family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ahast families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ahast's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ahast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahast 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 Ahast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahast 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ahast. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ahast. For the veterans among your Ahast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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