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Achsel Family History

Achsel 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: Achter, Rachel, Kachel, Amsel, Wachtel, Bichsel, Achen, Achey, Ansel

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Where is the Achsel family from?

You can see how Achsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Achsel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Achsel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Achsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Achsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achsel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Achsel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Achsel. For the veterans among your Achsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achsel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Achsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Achsel in 1968 was 53, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achsel 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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