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Achs Family History

Achs 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: Sachs, Ochs, Wachs, Dachs, Ach, Oachs, Chu, Cho, Chi, Bach

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Where is the Achs family from?

You can see how Achs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Achs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Achs families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Achs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Achs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achs 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 Achs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achs. 50% of Achs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Achs women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achs were Chauffer and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Achs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Achs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achs 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Achs. 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 290 military records available for the last name Achs. For the veterans among your Achs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Achs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Achs in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achs 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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