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Achtel Family History

Achtel 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: Achter, Wachtel, Hachtel, Bachtel, Rachel, Kachel, Auchter, Wachter

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Where is the Achtel family from?

You can see how Achtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Achtel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Achtel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Achtel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Achtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achtel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Achtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtel 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Achtel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Achtel. For the veterans among your Achtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Achtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Achtel in 1967 was 87, and 96 in 2002.

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