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Ackridge Family History

Ackridge 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: Akridge, Attridge, Aldridge, Lockridge, Buckridge, Eskridge, Mcbridge

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Where is the Ackridge family from?

You can see how Ackridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackridge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ackridge family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackridge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ackridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackridge 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 Ackridge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ackridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Ackridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackridge 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ackridge. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ackridge. For the veterans among your Ackridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackridge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ackridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ackridge in 1968 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackridge 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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