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Ayhens Family History

Ayhens 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: Athens, Ayers, Ahrens, Ayles, Achen, Athans, Aynes, Lykens, Aikens

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Where is the Ayhens family from?

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

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayhens. 34% of Ayhens men worked as a Farming and 100% of Ayhens women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ayhens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ayhens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayhens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ayhens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ayhens. For the veterans among your Ayhens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayhens lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ayhens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ayhens in 1959 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayhens 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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