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Achterman Family History

Achterman 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: Ackerman, Alterman, Scherman, Schwerman, Dochterman, Austerman

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Where is the Achterman family from?

You can see how Achterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Achterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Achterman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Achterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Achterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achterman 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 Achterman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Achterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Achterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achterman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Achterman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Achterman. For the veterans among your Achterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achterman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Achterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Achterman in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achterman 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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