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Ahnell Family History

Ahnell 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: Arnell, Hell, Carnell, Knell, Darnell, Abrell, Farnell, Parnell

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Where is the Ahnell family from?

You can see how Ahnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahnell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ahnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ahnell family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ahnell's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Ahnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahnell 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 Ahnell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ahnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ahnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahnell 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Ahnell. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ahnell. For the veterans among your Ahnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahnell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ahnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ahnell in 1973 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahnell 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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