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Achamer Family History

Achamer 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: Machamer, Hamer, Achter, Schomer, Schauer, Cramer, Chayer, Schager

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Where is the Achamer family from?

You can see how Achamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Achamer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Achamer family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Achamer's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Achamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Achamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achamer. 67% of Achamer men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Achamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achamer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Achamer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Achamer. For the veterans among your Achamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Achamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Achamer in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 1976.

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