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Aherne Family History

Aherne Name Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Ahern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ahearn, Heyne, Hern, Hearne, Berne, Cherne, Cherny, Sterne, Herde

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Where is the Aherne family from?

You can see how Aherne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aherne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aherne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Aherne families living in Glamorgan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Aherne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Aherne families in 1891.
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What did your Aherne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aherne. 25% of Aherne men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Aherne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aherne were Officers Mess Waiter and Permanent Assistant Nurse. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    13%
  • Officers Mess Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housemaid
    5%
  • Permanent Assistant Nurse
    4%
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What Aherne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Aherne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aherne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aherne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 814 military records available for the last name Aherne. For the veterans among your Aherne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aherne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Aherne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aherne in 1960 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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