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Achterling Family History

Achterling 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: Scherling, Schierling, Herling, Achterberg, Schelling, Sterling

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Where is the Achterling family from?

You can see how Achterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achterling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Achterling families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Achterling's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Achterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achterling 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 Achterling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Achterling. 50% of Achterling men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Achterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Achterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achterling 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Achterling. 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 Achterling. For the veterans among your Achterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achterling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Achterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Achterling in 1969 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achterling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achterling 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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