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Achermann Family History

Achermann Name 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: Ackermann, Ackerman, Scheumann, Hermann, Scherman, Schuermann

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Where is the Achermann family from?

You can see how Achermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Achermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Achermann families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Achermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Achermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achermann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Achermann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Achermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achermann 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Achermann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Achermann. For the veterans among your Achermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achermann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Achermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Achermann in 1969 was 83, and 72 in 2003.

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