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Aherin Family History

Aherin 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: Ahern, Cherin, Sherin, Herin, Heron, Helin, Merin, Chernin, Cherian

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Where is the Aherin family from?

You can see how Aherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aherin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aherin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Aherin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aherin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aherin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aherin 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 Aherin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aherin. 67% of Aherin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Aherin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aherin were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Aherin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Aherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aherin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Aherin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Aherin. For the veterans among your Aherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aherin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Aherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Aherin in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aherin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aherin 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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