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Ahernes Family History

Ahernes 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: Aherne, Hermes, Viernes, Ahern, Cherney, Thornes, Cherne, Herres

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Where is the Ahernes family from?

You can see how Ahernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahernes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahernes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahernes families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ahernes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahernes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ahernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahernes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ahernes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ahernes. For the veterans among your Ahernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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