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Achttien Family History

Achttien 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, Cotten, Chattin, Achen, Cottier, Chien, Scotten, Chretien

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Where is the Achttien family from?

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

What did your Achttien ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Achttien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achttien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Achttien. 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 16 military records available for the last name Achttien. For the veterans among your Achttien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achttien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Achttien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Achttien in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 2001.

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