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Accles Family History

Accles 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: Eccles, Ackles, Aviles, Scales, Ackley, Cales, Ales, Ayles, Angles

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Where is the Accles family from?

You can see how Accles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Accles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Accles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Accles family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Accles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Accles families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Accles 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 Accles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Accles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Accles 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Accles. 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 40 military records available for the last name Accles. For the veterans among your Accles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Accles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Accles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Accles in 1966 was 58, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Accles 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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