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Ahling Family History

Ahling 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: Ayling, Dahling, Alling, Ahlin, Arling, Apling, Ehling, Amling, Ling

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Where is the Ahling family from?

You can see how Ahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ahling families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ahling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahling ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Ahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahling 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ahling. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ahling. For the veterans among your Ahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ahling in 1970 was 78, and 83 in 1999.

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