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Ackersman Family History

Ackersman 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, Ockerman, Ackermann, Akerman, Wackerman, Akkerman, Aukerman

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Where is the Ackersman family from?

You can see how Ackersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackersman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ackersman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackersman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ackersman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ackersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackersman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ackersman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ackersman. For the veterans among your Ackersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackersman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Ackersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ackersman in 1977 was 80, and 68 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackersman 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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