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Ahearn Family History

Ahearn Surname Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Ahern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ahearn family from?

You can see how Ahearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahearn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Ahearn families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ahearn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahearn families in 1891.
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What did your Ahearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ahearn. 50% of Ahearn men worked as a Waiter and 75% of Ahearn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahearn were Firewood Merchant Own A and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Firewood Merchant Own A
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • School Teacher
    7%
  • Sweets Packer
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Ahearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahearn 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahearn. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Ahearn. For the veterans among your Ahearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahearn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ahearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ahearn in 1943 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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