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Aha Family History

Aha 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: Aho, Ha, Apa, Ahl, Cha, Asa, Ahn, Sha, Ahr, Iha

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Where is the Aha family from?

You can see how Aha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Aha family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aha 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 Aha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aha. 56% of Aha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aha women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Aha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aha 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Aha. 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 823 military records available for the last name Aha. For the veterans among your Aha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Aha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Aha in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aha 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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