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Achford Family History

Achford 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: Ashford, Rachford, Achord, Rochford, Acord, Alford, Axford, Latchford

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Where is the Achford family from?

You can see how Achford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Achford families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Achford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Achford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achford 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 Achford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achford. 100% of Achford women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Achford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achford 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Achford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Achford. For the veterans among your Achford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achford

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