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Ahrnke Family History

Ahrnke 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: Arne, Hanke, Hunke, Mahnke, Jahnke, Henke, Ehrke, Dahnke, Ihrke

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Where is the Ahrnke family from?

You can see how Ahrnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrnke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahrnke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahrnke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ahrnke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ahrnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrnke 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ahrnke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ahrnke. For the veterans among your Ahrnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrnke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Ahrnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ahrnke in 1966 was 88, and 81 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahrnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahrnke 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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