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Acol Family History

Acol 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: Jacob, Sol, Aho, Amos, Pool, Aro, Ahl, Cole, Abel, Amor

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Where is the Acol family from?

You can see how Acol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acol family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acol families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Acol family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Acol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Acol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acol 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 99 census records available for the last name Acol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acol 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Acol. 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 87 military records available for the last name Acol. For the veterans among your Acol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Acol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Acol in 1967 was 67, and 38 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acol 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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