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Achson Family History

Achson 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: Acheson, Chon, Anson, Ashton, Cason, Atchison, Achen, Acton, Jackson

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Where is the Achson family from?

You can see how Achson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Achson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Achson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Achson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Achson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achson 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 Achson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Achson. 100% of Achson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Achson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Achson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Achson. For the veterans among your Achson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achson 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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