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Achtmeyer Family History

Achtmeyer 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: Altmeyer, Achter, Schreyer, Wittmeyer, Bachmeier, Kohlmeyer

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Where is the Achtmeyer family from?

You can see how Achtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Achtmeyer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Achtmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Achtmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Achtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtmeyer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Achtmeyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Achtmeyer. For the veterans among your Achtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtmeyer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Achtmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Achtmeyer in 1980 was 20, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtmeyer 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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