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Achell Family History

Achell 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: Schell, Hell, Rachel, Scholl, Kachel, Abrell, Ansell, Asbell, Axtell

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Where is the Achell family from?

You can see how Achell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Achell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Achell family living in Yorkshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Achell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Achell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Achell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Achell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Achell. For the veterans among your Achell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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