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Achors Family History

Achors 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: Achorn, Anchors, Acors, Achor, Achord, Acord, Schorr, Schorn, Schor

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Where is the Achors family from?

You can see how Achors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achors family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Achors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Achors family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Achors's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Achors families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achors. 100% of Achors men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Achors women worked as a Waitress. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Achors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achors 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Achors. 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 61 military records available for the last name Achors. For the veterans among your Achors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Achors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Achors in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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