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Achary Family History

Achary 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: Acharya, Zachary, Achatz, Bachar, Chard, Clary, Char, Machart, Zachar

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Where is the Achary family from?

You can see how Achary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achary family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Achary's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Achary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achary 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 44 census records available for the last name Achary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achary 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 Achary. 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 11 military records available for the last name Achary. For the veterans among your Achary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achary lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Achary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Achary in 1946 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achary 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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