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Ahlenstorf Family History

Ahlenstorf 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: Arensdorf, Ohlendorf, Allendorf, Allensworth, Altendorf, Armentor

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Where is the Ahlenstorf family from?

You can see how Ahlenstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlenstorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlenstorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ahlenstorf families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ahlenstorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ahlenstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlenstorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahlenstorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Ahlenstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlenstorf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ahlenstorf. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ahlenstorf. For the veterans among your Ahlenstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlenstorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ahlenstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ahlenstorf in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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