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Ahlers Family History

Ahlers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Ahler (see Ahler).

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


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Where is the Ahlers family from?

You can see how Ahlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ahlers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ahlers families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ahlers's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ahlers families in 1891.
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What did your Ahlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ahlers. 100% of Ahlers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ahlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlers 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahlers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ahlers. For the veterans among your Ahlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlers lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ahlers in 1948 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlers 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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