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Ackerburg Family History

Ackerburg 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: Hackenburg, Achterberg, Arterburn, Anderberg, Altenburg, Zuckerberg

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Where is the Ackerburg family from?

You can see how Ackerburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ackerburg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackerburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ackerburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackerburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ackerburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerburg 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 Ackerburg. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ackerburg. For the veterans among your Ackerburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Ackerburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ackerburg in 1964 was 75, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerburg 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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