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Achellis Family History

Achellis 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: Chellis, Achilles, Challis, Schellin, Mcnellis, Allis, Schepis

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Where is the Achellis family from?

You can see how Achellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achellis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Achellis family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Achellis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Achellis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Achellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achellis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Achellis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Achellis. For the veterans among your Achellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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