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Ahmet Family History

Ahmet 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: Ahmed, Ahmad, Ohmer, Kmet, Ames, Almen, Almer, Dahmen, Armer, Samet

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Where is the Ahmet family from?

You can see how Ahmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ahmet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ahmet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ahmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahmet 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 Ahmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahmet. 100% of Ahmet men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Ahmet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahmet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahmet. 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 356 military records available for the last name Ahmet. For the veterans among your Ahmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahmet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ahmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ahmet in 1960 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahmet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahmet 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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