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Ahlswede Family History

Ahlswede 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Alfred, Allred, Alsteen, Atlee, Haswell, Aldred

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Where is the Ahlswede family from?

You can see how Ahlswede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlswede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlswede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ahlswede families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ahlswede's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ahlswede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlswede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahlswede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahlswede. 34% of Ahlswede men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Ahlswede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlswede 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Ahlswede. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ahlswede. For the veterans among your Ahlswede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlswede lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlswede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ahlswede in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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