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Acke Family History

Acke 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: Acker, Backe, Ake, Ace, Nacke, Hacke, Acre, Gacke, Icke, Tacke

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Where is the Acke family from?

You can see how Acke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Acke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Acke families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Acke's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Acke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acke 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 Acke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acke. 100% of Acke 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%

What Acke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Acke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acke 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Acke. 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 72 military records available for the last name Acke. For the veterans among your Acke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Acke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Acke in 1975 was 69, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acke 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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