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Achison Family History

Achison 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: Atchison, Acheson, Allison, Chilson, Mathison, Addison, Caison

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Where is the Achison family from?

You can see how Achison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Achison families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Achison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Achison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achison 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Achison. 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 189 military records available for the last name Achison. For the veterans among your Achison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Achison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Achison in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achison 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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