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Achels Family History

Achels Surname 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: Rachels, Rachel, Kachel, Athens, Achen, Schelp, Achey, Schelb, Schell

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Where is the Achels family from?

You can see how Achels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Achels families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Achels's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Achels families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Achels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achels 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Achels. 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 8 military records available for the last name Achels. For the veterans among your Achels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achels lifespan?

Average Achels life expectancy in 1970 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achels ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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