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Achtmann Family History

Achtmann 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: Lachmann, Altmann, Nachtman, Bachmann, Schumann, Ahmann, Athmann

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Where is the Achtmann family from?

You can see how Achtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achtmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Achtmann family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Achtmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Achtmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Achtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtmann 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Achtmann. 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 134 military records available for the last name Achtmann. For the veterans among your Achtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtmann lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Achtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Achtmann in 1974 was 51, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtmann 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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