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Ackerknicht Family History

Ackerknicht 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: Ackert, Chernick, Kinderknecht, Mcknight, Arkwright, Trauernicht

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Where is the Ackerknicht family from?

You can see how Ackerknicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerknicht family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ackerknicht families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackerknicht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ackerknicht families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ackerknicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerknicht 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ackerknicht. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ackerknicht. For the veterans among your Ackerknicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerknicht lifespan?

Average Ackerknicht life expectancy in 1978 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerknicht 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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