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Achenback Family History

Achenback 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: Achenbach, Aschenbach, Schoenbeck, Aulenbach, Schnack, Allenbach

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Where is the Achenback family from?

You can see how Achenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achenback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Achenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Achenback family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achenback's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Achenback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achenback 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 Achenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achenback. 29% of Achenback men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Achenback women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achenback were Farm Labor and Machine Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Achenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Achenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achenback 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Achenback. 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 139 military records available for the last name Achenback. For the veterans among your Achenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achenback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Achenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Achenback in 1966 was 55, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achenback 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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