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Achurra Family History

Achurra 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: Acharya, Schurr, Chura, Acerra, Schirra, Achter, Schur, Chupka

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Where is the Achurra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achurra 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 Achurra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achurra. 100% of Achurra men worked as a Rancher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    100%

What Achurra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Achurra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achurra 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Achurra. 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 38 military records available for the last name Achurra. For the veterans among your Achurra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achurra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Achurra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Achurra in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achurra 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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