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Achenbaugh Family History

Achenbaugh 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: Achenbach, Aughenbaugh, Allenbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Daughenbaugh

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Where is the Achenbaugh family from?

You can see how Achenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Achenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Achenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Achenbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Achenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achenbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Achenbaugh. 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 52 military records available for the last name Achenbaugh. For the veterans among your Achenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Achenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Achenbaugh in 1969 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achenbaugh 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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