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Ackel Family History

Ackel 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, Mackel, Hackel, Yackel, Akel, Jackel, Eckel, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Ackel family from?

You can see how Ackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ackel families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ackel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ackel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackel 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 Ackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackel. 43% of Ackel men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Ackel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackel were Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Merchant
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

What Ackel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Ackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackel 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ackel. 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 242 military records available for the last name Ackel. For the veterans among your Ackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ackel in 1952 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackel 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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