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Achon Family History

Achon 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: Chon, Achen, Acton, Machon, Vachon, Achorn, Schon, Achor, Cho, Chong

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Where is the Achon family from?

You can see how Achon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Achon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Achon families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Achon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Achon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achon 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 Achon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achon. 100% of Achon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Achon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achon 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Achon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Achon. For the veterans among your Achon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Achon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Achon in 1974 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achon 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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