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Achtner Family History

Achtner 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, Auchter, Wachter, Pachter, Cotner, Lachner, Ochsner, Ahner

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Where is the Achtner family from?

You can see how Achtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Achtner families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Achtner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Achtner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Achtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Achtner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Achtner. For the veterans among your Achtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Achtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Achtner in 1965 was 96, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtner 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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