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Achhammer Family History

Achhammer 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: Hammer, Schimmer, Schwemmer, Schwimmer, Schramer, Derhammer

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Where is the Achhammer family from?

You can see how Achhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achhammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Achhammer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Achhammer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Achhammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Achhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achhammer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Achhammer. 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 599 military records available for the last name Achhammer. For the veterans among your Achhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achhammer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Achhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Achhammer in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achhammer 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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