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Achong Family History

Achong 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: Chong, Chang, Hong, Chon, Zhong, Cheng, Ching, Achen, Acton, Machon

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Where is the Achong family from?

You can see how Achong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achong family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Achong families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Achong family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achong's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Achong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achong ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Achong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achong 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Achong. 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 29 military records available for the last name Achong. For the veterans among your Achong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achong lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Achong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Achong in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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