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Achard Family History

Achard 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: Chard, Echard, Achord, Hard, Orchard, Packard, Achatz, Bachar, Agard

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Where is the Achard family from?

You can see how Achard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Achard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Achard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Achard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Achard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achard 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 Achard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refrigeration Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Achard. 100% of Achard men worked as a Refrigeration Engineer and 100% of Achard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Refrigeration Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Achard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achard 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Achard. 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 208 military records available for the last name Achard. For the veterans among your Achard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Achard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Achard in 1962 was 44, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achard 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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