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Achmed Family History

Achmed 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: Ahmed, Achter, Ahmad, Schwed, Achen, Ashmead, Schied, Achey, Schmied

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Where is the Achmed family from?

You can see how Achmed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achmed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achmed family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Achmed's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Achmed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achmed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Achmed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achmed 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Achmed. 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 53 military records available for the last name Achmed. For the veterans among your Achmed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achmed lifespan?

Average Achmed life expectancy in 1964 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achmed 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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