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Ahlfors Family History

Ahlfors 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: Alford, Ahlborn, Ahlers, Allford, Milford, Galford, Walford, Shuford

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Where is the Ahlfors family from?

You can see how Ahlfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlfors family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ahlfors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ahlfors family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlfors's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahlfors families in 1891.
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What did your Ahlfors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ahlfors. 100% of Ahlfors 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 278 census records available for the last name Ahlfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlfors 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Ahlfors. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ahlfors. For the veterans among your Ahlfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlfors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ahlfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ahlfors in 1963 was 50, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlfors 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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