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Achow Family History

Achow 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: Chow, Zachow, Rachow, Schow, Achor, Chon, Cho, Chew, Aho, Macho

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Where is the Achow family from?

You can see how Achow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Achow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Achow families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Achow's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Achow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achow 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 71 census records available for the last name Achow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achow 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Achow. 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 military records available for the last name Achow. For the veterans among your Achow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achow 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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