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Acley Family History

Acley 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: Axley, Ackley, Alley, Apley, Ailey, Achey, Adley, Acey, Aley, Acrey

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Where is the Acley family from?

You can see how Acley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Acley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Acley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Acley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Acley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Acley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Acley. For the veterans among your Acley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acley lifespan?

Average Acley life expectancy in 1950 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acley 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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