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Ahu Family History

Ahu 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: Chu, Zhu, Hu, Abu, Aho, Ahl, Shu, Ahn, Ahr, Au

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Where is the Ahu family from?

You can see how Ahu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ahu families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahu's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ahu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahu 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 Ahu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahu. 100% of Ahu 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
    100%

What Ahu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Ahu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahu 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Ahu. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ahu. For the veterans among your Ahu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ahu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ahu in 1966 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ahu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahu 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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