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Achin Family History

Achin 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: Chin, Machin, Achen, Chon, Chi, Chen, Cain, Amin, Albin, Chino

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Where is the Achin family from?

You can see how Achin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Achin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Achin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Achin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Achin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achin. 25% of Achin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Achin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Auto Mechanic
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Achin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Achin. 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 339 military records available for the last name Achin. For the veterans among your Achin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Achin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Achin in 1959 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achin 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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