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Achord Family History

Achord Surname Meaning

Variant of French Acord.

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


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Where is the Achord family from?

You can see how Achord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achord family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Achord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Achord families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Achord's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Achord families in 1891.
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What did your Achord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achord. 31% of Achord men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Achord women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Achord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achord 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Achord. 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 564 military records available for the last name Achord. For the veterans among your Achord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achord lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Achord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Achord in 1943 was 37, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achord 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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