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Achtman Family History

Achtman 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: Nachtman, Wachtman, Ashman, Lachman, Ahlman, Cotman, Wachsman, Artman

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Where is the Achtman family from?

You can see how Achtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Achtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Achtman families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Achtman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Achtman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achtman 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 Achtman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Achtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Achtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achtman 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Achtman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Achtman. For the veterans among your Achtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achtman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Achtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Achtman in 1967 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Achtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achtman 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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