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Achaner Family History

Achaner Surname 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: Schaner, Achter, Chander, Schauer, Chaney, Lachner, Chayer, Schager

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Where is the Achaner family from?

You can see how Achaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Achaner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achaner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Achaner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Achaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achaner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Achaner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Achaner. For the veterans among your Achaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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