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Achey Family History

Achey Surname Meaning

In New England, an Americanized form of French Ethier. Various other origins have been proposed, but this seems the most likely.

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


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Where is the Achey family from?

You can see how Achey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Achey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Achey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Achey families in 1841.
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What did your Achey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achey. 30% of Achey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Achey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achey were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Achey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achey 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Achey. 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 761 military records available for the last name Achey. For the veterans among your Achey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Achey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Achey in 1945 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achey 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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