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Achane Family History

Achane 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: Schane, Chang, Chae, Cane, Achatz, Chase, Chance, Crane, Mchale

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Where is the Achane family from?

You can see how Achane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Achane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Achane families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Achane's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Achane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achane 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 Achane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achane. 100% of Achane men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Achane women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Achane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Achane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achane 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Achane. 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 8 military records available for the last name Achane. For the veterans among your Achane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achane lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Achane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Achane in 1974 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achane 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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