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Ahlering Family History

Ahlering 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: Hering, Thering, Haering, Herring, Fleming, Spiering, Ayling

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Where is the Ahlering family from?

You can see how Ahlering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ahlering families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ahlering's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ahlering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlering 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 Ahlering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlering. 60% of Ahlering men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ahlering women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ahlering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Ahlering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlering 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ahlering. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ahlering. For the veterans among your Ahlering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlering lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ahlering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ahlering in 1965 was 62, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlering 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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