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Achilles Family History

Achilles Surname Meaning

German humanistic name or soldier’s name, with reference to the prowess and near invulnerability of the classical Greek hero, the leading warrior of the Greek army at the siege of Troy (Greek Akhilleus).

In other cases, possibly an Americanized form of names in other languages based on Greek Akhilleus, such as Italian Achille (three syllables), French Achille (two syllables).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Achilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achilles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Achilles families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Achilles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Achilles families in 1891.
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What did your Achilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Achilles. 100% of Achilles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Achilles. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Achilles. For the veterans among your Achilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achilles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Achilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Achilles in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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