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Ahles Family History

Ahles Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of any of the many medieval personal names composed with Old High German adal ‘noble’.

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


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Where is the Ahles family from?

You can see how Ahles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ahles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ahles families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahles families in 1891.
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What did your Ahles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ahles. 100% of Ahles 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Ahles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahles 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Ahles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ahles. For the veterans among your Ahles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ahles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ahles in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahles 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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