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Achhamer Family History

Achhamer 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: Schramer, Machamer, Hamer, Creamer, Achter, Achziger, Schimmer

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Where is the Achhamer family from?

You can see how Achhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achhamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Achhamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Achhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Achhamer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Achhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achhamer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Achhamer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Achhamer. For the veterans among your Achhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achhamer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Achhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Achhamer in 1982 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achhamer 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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