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Ahmed Family History

Ahmed Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant spelling of Ahmad.

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


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Where is the Ahmed family from?

You can see how Ahmed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahmed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ahmed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ahmed families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ahmed's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahmed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahmed 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 Ahmed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Seagoing Fireman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ahmed. 35% of Ahmed men worked as a Seagoing Fireman and 67% of Ahmed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ahmed were Ships Fireman and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Seagoing Fireman
    35%
  • Sea Going Fireman
    30%
  • Seaman
    20%
  • Ships Fireman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%

What Ahmed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ahmed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahmed 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahmed. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ahmed. For the veterans among your Ahmed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahmed lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ahmed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ahmed in 1961 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahmed 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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