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Achtemeir Family History

Achtemeir 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: Achter, Schoemer, Machemer, Achziger, Scheuer, Schreier, Schimmer

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Where is the Achtemeir family from?

You can see how Achtemeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtemeir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achtemeir family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Achtemeir's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Achtemeir families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Achtemeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtemeir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Achtemeir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Achtemeir. For the veterans among your Achtemeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtemeir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtemeir 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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