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Achinback Family History

Achinback 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: Achenbach, Chinnock, Steinback, Schnack, Stainback, Hanback

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Where is the Achinback family from?

You can see how Achinback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achinback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Achinback families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Achinback's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Achinback families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Achinback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achinback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Achinback. 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 2 military records available for the last name Achinback. For the veterans among your Achinback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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