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Ahlbrand Family History

Ahlbrand 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: Ahlstrand, Brand, Albany, Ashland, Albano, Alban, Ahlman, Ohland

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Where is the Ahlbrand family from?

You can see how Ahlbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlbrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ahlbrand families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlbrand's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ahlbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahlbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahlbrand. 34% of Ahlbrand men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ahlbrand women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Ahlbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlbrand 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ahlbrand. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ahlbrand. For the veterans among your Ahlbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlbrand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ahlbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ahlbrand in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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