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Aufderhaar Family History

Aufderhaar 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: Sunderhaus, Aufderheide, Derham, Vanderwaal, Sunderland, Merhar

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Where is the Aufderhaar family from?

You can see how Aufderhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aufderhaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Aufderhaar families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Aufderhaar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aufderhaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aufderhaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aufderhaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aufderhaar. 60% of Aufderhaar 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Aufderhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aufderhaar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Aufderhaar. 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 Aufderhaar. For the veterans among your Aufderhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aufderhaar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Aufderhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aufderhaar in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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