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Aachen Family History

Aachen 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: Achen, Machen, Sachen, Chen, Ascher, Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel

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Where is the Aachen family from?

You can see how Aachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aachen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aachen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Aachen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aachen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Aachen families in 1871.
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What did your Aachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aachen. 100% of Aachen 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%

What Aachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Aachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aachen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Aachen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Aachen. For the veterans among your Aachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aachen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Aachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Aachen in 1976 was 84, and 90 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aachen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aachen 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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