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Achberger Family History

Achberger 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: Eichberger, Schuerger, Rehberger, Scherger, Buchberger, Amberger

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Where is the Achberger family from?

You can see how Achberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achberger family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Achberger's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Achberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achberger 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 Achberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achberger. 100% of Achberger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Achberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Achberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achberger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Achberger. 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 417 military records available for the last name Achberger. For the veterans among your Achberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Achberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Achberger in 1968 was 45, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achberger 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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