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Achtert Family History

Achtert 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, Ackert, Auchter, Wachter, Pachter, Ahlert, Ahnert, Bachert

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Where is the Achtert family from?

You can see how Achtert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Achtert family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Achtert's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Achtert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtert 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 20 census records available for the last name Achtert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Achtert. 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 44 military records available for the last name Achtert. For the veterans among your Achtert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Achtert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Achtert in 1967 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtert 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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