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Ahlwardt Family History

Ahlwardt 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: Alwardt, Allwardt, Aylward, Alward, Howard, Markwardt, Ehrhardt

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Where is the Ahlwardt family from?

You can see how Ahlwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlwardt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ahlwardt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlwardt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ahlwardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlwardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ahlwardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ahlwardt. 100% of Ahlwardt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Ahlwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlwardt 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 Ahlwardt. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ahlwardt. For the veterans among your Ahlwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlwardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ahlwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ahlwardt in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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