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Achee Family History

Achee Surname Meaning

In New England, an Americanized form of French Ethier. Compare Achey.

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


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Where is the Achee family from?

You can see how Achee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Achee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Achee families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Achee's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Achee families in 1911.
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What did your Achee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achee. 22% of Achee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Achee women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Achee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achee 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Achee. 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 576 military records available for the last name Achee. For the veterans among your Achee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Achee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Achee in 1961 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achee 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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