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Achorn Family History

Achorn Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German ahorn ‘maple tree’.

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


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Where is the Achorn family from?

You can see how Achorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Achorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Achorn families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Achorn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Achorn families in 1891.
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What did your Achorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Achorn. 100% of Achorn 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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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Achorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achorn 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Achorn. 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 549 military records available for the last name Achorn. For the veterans among your Achorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achorn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Achorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Achorn in 1959 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achorn 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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