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Achtziger Family History

Achtziger 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: Achziger, Achter, Schweiger, Schwaiger, Schleiger, Schreier, Scheiner

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Where is the Achtziger family from?

You can see how Achtziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtziger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Achtziger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Achtziger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Achtziger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtziger 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 Achtziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achtziger. 34% of Achtziger men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Achtziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Achtziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtziger 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Achtziger. 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 386 military records available for the last name Achtziger. For the veterans among your Achtziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtziger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Achtziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Achtziger in 1966 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achtziger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtziger 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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