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Achauer Family History

Achauer 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: Schauer, Achter, Scheuer, Schauder, Hauer, Chayer, Schager, Schader

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Where is the Achauer family from?

You can see how Achauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Achauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Achauer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Achauer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Achauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achauer 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 Achauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achauer. 100% of Achauer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Achauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Achauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achauer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Achauer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Achauer. For the veterans among your Achauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Achauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Achauer in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achauer 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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