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Achtenberg Family History

Achtenberg 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: Achterberg, Trachtenberg, Lichtenberg, Schoenberg, Lechtenberg

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Where is the Achtenberg family from?

You can see how Achtenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Achtenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Achtenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Achtenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Achtenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtenberg 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 Achtenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achtenberg. 29% of Achtenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Achtenberg women worked as a Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Attorney
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Achtenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Achtenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtenberg 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Achtenberg. 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 81 military records available for the last name Achtenberg. For the veterans among your Achtenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Achtenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Achtenberg in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achtenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtenberg 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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