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Achen Family History

Achen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the city of Aachen in western Germany, near the Dutch and Belgian border.

Dutch: habitational name from Achêne in Namur province, in present-day Belgium.

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


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Where is the Achen family from?

You can see how Achen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Achen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Achen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Achen families in 1891.
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What did your Achen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Achen. 100% of Achen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Achen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achen 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Achen. 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 531 military records available for the last name Achen. For the veterans among your Achen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Achen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Achen in 1948 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achen 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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