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Achild Family History

Achild 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: Child, Schild, Hild, Schied, Achille, Schield, Schill, Schildt

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Where is the Achild family from?

You can see how Achild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achild family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Achild family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Achild's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Achild families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achild 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 4 census records available for the last name Achild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achild 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Achild. 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 1 military records available for the last name Achild. For the veterans among your Achild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achild lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Achild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Achild in 1990 was 44, and 54 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achild 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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