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Ahrold Family History

Ahrold 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: Harold, Arnold, Hold, Herold, Appold, Arola, Shroll, Gerold, Airoldi

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Where is the Ahrold family from?

You can see how Ahrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahrold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ahrold families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ahrold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ahrold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahrold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahrold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ahrold. 100% of Ahrold men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ahrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahrold 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ahrold. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ahrold. For the veterans among your Ahrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahrold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ahrold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ahrold in 1970 was 67, and 84 in 2002.

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