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Ahlston Family History

Ahlston 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: Alston, Allston, Alton, Colston, Rolston, Whiston, Elston, Holston

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Where is the Ahlston family from?

You can see how Ahlston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ahlston family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ahlston's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Ahlston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlston 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 251 census records available for the last name Ahlston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlston 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ahlston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ahlston. For the veterans among your Ahlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlston lifespan?

Average Ahlston life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlston 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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