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Ackerlind Family History

Ackerlind 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: Ackerman, Acklin, Ackland, Ackermann, Ackerley, Askeland, Scherling

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Where is the Ackerlind family from?

You can see how Ackerlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerlind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ackerlind family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ackerlind's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ackerlind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackerlind 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 50 census records available for the last name Ackerlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerlind 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ackerlind. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ackerlind. For the veterans among your Ackerlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerlind lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ackerlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ackerlind in 1970 was 86, and 42 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerlind 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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