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Achley Family History

Achley 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: Ackley, Schley, Ashley, Achey, Atchley, Achter, Pashley, Caley

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Where is the Achley family from?

You can see how Achley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Achley families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Achley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achley 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 Achley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Achley. 29% of Achley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Achley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Achley were Salesman and Field Hand.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Field Hand
    17%

What Achley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Achley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achley 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Achley. 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 122 military records available for the last name Achley. For the veterans among your Achley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Achley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Achley in 1965 was 55, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achley 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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