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Achoy Family History

Achoy 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: Achey, Choy, Achor, Chon, Cho, Aho, Macho, Choe, Hoy, Athy

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Where is the Achoy family from?

You can see how Achoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achoy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Achoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Achoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achoy 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 Achoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Secretary Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Achoy. 100% of Achoy women worked as a Secretary Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Secretary Shorthand Typist
    100%

What Achoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Achoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achoy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Achoy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Achoy. For the veterans among your Achoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achoy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Achoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Achoy in 1976 was 81, and 36 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achoy 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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