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Ahlemann Family History

Ahlemann 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: Alleman, Thiemann, Ohlmann, Ahlman, Altmann, Allemand, Ahmann

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Where is the Ahlemann family from?

You can see how Ahlemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ahlemann families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ahlemann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ahlemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahlemann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ahlemann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Ahlemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlemann 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Ahlemann. 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 347 military records available for the last name Ahlemann. For the veterans among your Ahlemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ahlemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ahlemann in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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