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Ahrndt Family History

Ahrndt 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: Arndt, Ahrendt, Arendt, Dhondt, Hundt, Gerndt, Arnet, Arnot, Arnt

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Where is the Ahrndt family from?

You can see how Ahrndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahrndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ahrndt families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ahrndt's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ahrndt families in 1880.
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What did your Ahrndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ahrndt. 77% of Ahrndt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ahrndt women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Ahrndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrndt 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ahrndt. 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 163 military records available for the last name Ahrndt. For the veterans among your Ahrndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrndt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ahrndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ahrndt in 1954 was 52, and 69 in 2003.

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