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Aher Family History

Aher 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: Ayer, Asher, Ader, Ahern, Ager, Ahr, Aker, Ater, Auer, Azer

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Where is the Aher family from?

You can see how Aher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Aher families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Aher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Aher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aher 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 Aher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aher. 40% of Aher men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Aher women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Aher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aher 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Aher. 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 848 military records available for the last name Aher. For the veterans among your Aher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Aher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aher in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aher 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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