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Ahlfield Family History

Ahlfield 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: Belfield, Caulfield, Armfield, Ashfield, Mansfield, Winfield, Field

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Where is the Ahlfield family from?

You can see how Ahlfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ahlfield families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ahlfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahlfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlfield 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 Ahlfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahlfield. 32% of Ahlfield men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

What Ahlfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Ahlfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlfield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ahlfield. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ahlfield. For the veterans among your Ahlfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ahlfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ahlfield in 1963 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahlfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlfield 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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