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Acrey Family History

Acrey Name Meaning

See Acree.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Acre, Cree, Achey, Acres, Airey, Arey, Acree, Cray, Ailey, Furey

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Where is the Acrey family from?

You can see how Acrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Acrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Acrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Acrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Acrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acrey. 100% of Acrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Acrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acrey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Acrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 419 military records available for the last name Acrey. For the veterans among your Acrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Acrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Acrey in 1964 was 54, and 53 in 2004.

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