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Aherns Family History

Aherns 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: Ahern, Aherne, Athens, Ayers, Ahrens, Akers, Cherne, Cherny, Alers

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Where is the Aherns family from?

You can see how Aherns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aherns family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aherns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Aherns families living in Wisconsin. This was about 16% of all the recorded Aherns's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Aherns families in 1880.
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What did your Aherns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aherns. 53% of Aherns men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Aherns women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aherns were Manager and Sect. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Sect
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aherns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aherns 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Aherns. 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 263 military records available for the last name Aherns. For the veterans among your Aherns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aherns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Aherns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aherns in 1966 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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