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Achurst Family History

Achurst 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: Ashurst, Hurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst, Accurso, Akehurst, Warhurst

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Where is the Achurst family from?

You can see how Achurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achurst family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Achurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Achurst family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achurst's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Achurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Achurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achurst 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Achurst. 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 9 military records available for the last name Achurst. For the veterans among your Achurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achurst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achurst 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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