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Ahnfeldt Family History

Ahnfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Affeldt, Shufeldt, Misfeldt, Seefeldt, Denfeld, Von Feldt

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Where is the Ahnfeldt family from?

You can see how Ahnfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahnfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahnfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ahnfeldt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahnfeldt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ahnfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahnfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahnfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Ahnfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahnfeldt 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ahnfeldt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ahnfeldt. For the veterans among your Ahnfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahnfeldt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ahnfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ahnfeldt in 1968 was 86, and 82 in 1999.

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