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Ach Family History

Ach Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or stream, from Old High German aha ‘running water’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ach family from?

You can see how Ach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ach families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ach's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ach families in 1911.
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What did your Ach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ach. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Ach. For the veterans among your Ach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ach in 1950 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ach 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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