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Achuff Family History

Achuff Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Acuff.

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


Similar surnames: Acuff, Wamhoff, Tuff, Cluff, Schoff, Cheff, Cuff, Acoff, Schaff

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Where is the Achuff family from?

You can see how Achuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achuff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Achuff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Achuff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Achuff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Achuff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achuff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achuff. 100% of Achuff men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Achuff women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achuff 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Achuff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 638 military records available for the last name Achuff. For the veterans among your Achuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achuff lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Achuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Achuff in 1948 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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