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Acheson Name Meaning

Variant of Scottish Atchison. This spelling is of Scottish origin, but since the 17th century has been especially common in northern Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Atcheson, Alison, Sheron, Eytcheson, Atchison, Axson, Beeson, Anson

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Where is the Acheson family from?

You can see how Acheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acheson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Acheson families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Acheson's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Acheson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acheson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Acheson. 20% of Acheson men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Acheson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acheson were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Acheson. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Acheson. For the veterans among your Acheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acheson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Acheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Acheson in 1944 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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