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Achler Family History

Achler 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: Achter, Ahler, Bachler, Ohler, Ascher, Bacher, Adler, Fackler

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Where is the Achler family from?

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

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achler. 100% of Achler men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Achler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Achler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achler 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Achler. 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 47 military records available for the last name Achler. For the veterans among your Achler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Achler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Achler in 1969 was 78, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achler 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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