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Aceves Family History

Aceves Surname Meaning

Spanish: of uncertain origin; perhaps a habitational name from a minor place, named from acebo ‘holly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aceves family from?

You can see how Aceves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aceves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aceves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Aceves families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Aceves's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Aceves families in 1891.
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What did your Aceves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aceves. 39% of Aceves men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Aceves women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aceves were Chimayo Rug Weaver and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Chimayo Rug Weaver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aceves. 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 320 military records available for the last name Aceves. For the veterans among your Aceves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aceves lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Aceves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Aceves in 1950 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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