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Ahbe Family History

Ahbe 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: Abe, Aube, Abbe, He, Chae, Abu, Dube, Aho, Jobe, Kobe

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Where is the Ahbe family from?

You can see how Ahbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahbe families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ahbe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahbe 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 136 census records available for the last name Ahbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahbe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ahbe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ahbe. For the veterans among your Ahbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahbe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ahbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ahbe in 1966 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahbe 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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