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Achelpohl Family History

Achelpohl 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: Vogelpohl, Schlapkohl, Schelp, Acheson, Hudepohl, Schell, Chelton

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Where is the Achelpohl family from?

You can see how Achelpohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achelpohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achelpohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Achelpohl families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Achelpohl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Achelpohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achelpohl 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 Achelpohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achelpohl. 60% of Achelpohl men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Achelpohl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achelpohl were Attendant and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Landlady
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Achelpohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Achelpohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achelpohl 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Achelpohl. 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 153 military records available for the last name Achelpohl. For the veterans among your Achelpohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achelpohl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Achelpohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Achelpohl in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

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