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Achille Family History

Achille Surname Meaning

Italian and French: from the personal name Achille, based on the classical Greek name Akhilleus (see Achilles). Variant of Achilles.

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


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Where is the Achille family from?

You can see how Achille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Achille families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Achille's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Achille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Achille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achille. 31% of Achille men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Achille women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achille were Barber and Machine Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Barber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Achille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Achille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achille 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Achille. 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 930 military records available for the last name Achille. For the veterans among your Achille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achille lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Achille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Achille in 1964 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achille 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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