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Ackerlay Family History

Ackerlay 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: Ackerley, Ackerly, Ackerman, Wackerly, Akerley, Ackert, Acker, Akeley

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Where is the Ackerlay family from?

You can see how Ackerlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerlay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Ackerlay families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ackerlay's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ackerlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackerlay 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 Ackerlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackerlay. 50% of Ackerlay men worked as a Coal Hewer (retired) and 100% of Ackerlay 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (retired)
    50%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackerlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Ackerlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerlay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ackerlay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ackerlay. For the veterans among your Ackerlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackerlay

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