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Achten Family History

Achten 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, Achen, Chen, Ashton, Schoen, Auchter, Wachter, Pachter

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Where is the Achten family from?

You can see how Achten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Achten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Achten families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Achten's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Achten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achten 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 Achten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achten. 50% of Achten men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Achten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Achten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achten 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Achten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Achten. For the veterans among your Achten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Achten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Achten in 1951 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achten 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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