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Ahrling Family History

Ahrling 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: Arling, Harling, Darling, Ayling, Burling, Arning, Dahling, Herling

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Where is the Ahrling family from?

You can see how Ahrling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ahrling families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ahrling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ahrling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahrling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrling. 67% of Ahrling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Ahrling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrling 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ahrling. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ahrling. For the veterans among your Ahrling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ahrling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ahrling in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2000.

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