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Ackelson Family History

Ackelson 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: Askelson, Ackerson, Kelson, Akerson, Mckesson, Abelson, Acheson

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Where is the Ackelson family from?

You can see how Ackelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ackelson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackelson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ackelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackelson 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 Ackelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackelson. 46% of Ackelson men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ackelson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackelson were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Stamper
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Ackelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Ackelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackelson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ackelson. 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 340 military records available for the last name Ackelson. For the veterans among your Ackelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackelson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ackelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ackelson in 1960 was 63, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackelson 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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