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Ahe Family History

Ahe Name 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: He, Aho, Ahl, Abe, Che, Ahn, Axe, Ake, Ace, Ade

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Where is the Ahe family from?

You can see how Ahe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Ahe families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ahe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ahe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahe. 60% of Ahe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahe 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Ahe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Ahe. For the veterans among your Ahe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ahe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ahe in 1963 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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