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Ahlen Family History

Ahlen 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: Allen, Dahlen, Ahlin, Arlen, Ahles, Ahler, Wahlen, Ehlen, Nolen, Chen

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Where is the Ahlen family from?

You can see how Ahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ahlen families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ahlen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ahlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlen 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 Ahlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlen. 30% of Ahlen men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Ahlen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahlen were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Ahlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahlen. 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 409 military records available for the last name Ahlen. For the veterans among your Ahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ahlen in 1956 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlen 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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