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Acheff Family History

Acheff 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: Scheff, Cheff, Achuff, Scherf, Schiff, Sheff, Schaff, Acuff, Aschoff

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Acheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acheff 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Acheff. 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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There are 141 military records available for the last name Acheff. For the veterans among your Acheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acheff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Acheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Acheff in 1967 was 81, and 99 in 2001.

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