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Achens Family History

Achens 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: Athens, Achen, Schenk, Chen, Cheng, Chene, Ahrens, Athans, Machen

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Where is the Achens family from?

You can see how Achens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Achens families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Achens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Achens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achens 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 Achens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achens. 100% of Achens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Achens women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Achens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Achens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Achens. For the veterans among your Achens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achens lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Achens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Achens in 1986 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achens 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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