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Achurch Family History

Achurch 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: Church, Upchurch, Schuch, Schur, Horch, Couch, Ashurst, Urch, Acharya

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Where is the Achurch family from?

You can see how Achurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achurch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Achurch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Achurch families living in Warwickshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Achurch's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Achurch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achurch 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 Achurch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Achurch. 88% of Achurch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Achurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achurch 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Achurch. 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 Achurch. For the veterans among your Achurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achurch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Achurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Achurch in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achurch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achurch 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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