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Ackinson Family History

Ackinson 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: Adkinson, Atkinson, Mckinnon, Kinson, Anfinson, Parkinson, Dickinson

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Where is the Ackinson family from?

You can see how Ackinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Ackinson families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ackinson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ackinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackinson 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 Ackinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackinson. 34% of Ackinson men worked as a Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Ackinson 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

  • Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Engineering Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%
  • Sanmill Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackinson 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Ackinson. 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 258 military records available for the last name Ackinson. For the veterans among your Ackinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackinson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ackinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ackinson in 1965 was 27, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackinson 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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