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Acklis Family History

Acklis 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: Acklin, Ackles, Allis, Ackley, Macklin, Kuklis, Jacklin, Celis

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Where is the Acklis family from?

You can see how Acklis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acklis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Acklis families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Acklis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Acklis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Acklis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Acklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acklis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Acklis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Acklis. For the veterans among your Acklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acklis lifespan?

Average Acklis life expectancy in 1963 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acklis 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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