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Achterhoff Family History

Achterhoff 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: Achterhof, Westerhoff, Chernoff, Fetterhoff, Achter, Achterberg

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Where is the Achterhoff family from?

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

What did your Achterhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Achterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achterhoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Achterhoff. 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 42 military records available for the last name Achterhoff. For the veterans among your Achterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achterhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Achterhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Achterhoff in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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