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Ahti Family History

Ahti 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: Lahti, Asti, Shi, Chi, Aho, Ahl, Bahri, Ali, Marti, Ast

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Where is the Ahti family from?

You can see how Ahti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahti families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahti's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ahti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ahti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahti 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ahti. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ahti. For the veterans among your Ahti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Ahti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ahti in 1962 was 76, and 34 in 1993.

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