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Ackiss Family History

Ackiss 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: Kiss, Adkins, Alkins, Akins, Aikins, Ackers, Atkins, Criss, Ackles

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Where is the Ackiss family from?

You can see how Ackiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ackiss families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ackiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ackiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackiss 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 Ackiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackiss. 100% of Ackiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ackiss women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Ackiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackiss 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ackiss. 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 283 military records available for the last name Ackiss. For the veterans among your Ackiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackiss lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ackiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ackiss in 1961 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackiss 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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