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Achillis Family History

Achillis 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: Achilles, Chellis, Challis, Achille, Hillis, Mcgillis, Schillig

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Where is the Achillis family from?

You can see how Achillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achillis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Achillis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Achillis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Achillis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Achillis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achillis 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 64 census records available for the last name Achillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achillis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Achillis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Achillis. For the veterans among your Achillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achillis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achillis 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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