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Acher Family History

Acher 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: Achter, Ascher, Bacher, Acker, Archer, Scher, Asher, Kacher, Macher

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Where is the Acher family from?

You can see how Acher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Acher families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Acher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Acher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Acher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Acher. 100% of Acher men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Acher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Acher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acher 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Acher. 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 970 military records available for the last name Acher. For the veterans among your Acher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Acher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Acher in 1963 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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