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Acorne Family History

Acorne 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: Corne, Acorn, Carne, Coyne, Arne, Corner, Corse, Corn, Borne, Cerne

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Where is the Acorne family from?

You can see how Acorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acorne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acorne families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Acorne family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Acorne's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Acorne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acorne 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 75 census records available for the last name Acorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acorne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Acorne. 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 43 military records available for the last name Acorne. For the veterans among your Acorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acorne lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1978, in the United States, Acorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Acorne in 1952 was 30, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acorne 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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