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Acourt Family History

Acourt 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: Court, Harcourt, Ackert, Acord, Cort, Lacount, Curt, Couri, Lacour

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Where is the Acourt family from?

You can see how Acourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acourt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Acourt families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Acourt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Acourt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acourt 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 Acourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acourt. 43% of Acourt men worked as a Carpenter and 73% of Acourt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acourt were Builders Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Bakers Roundsman Racs
    29%
  • Builders Labourer H W
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Shop Assistant
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Acourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acourt 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Acourt. 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 551 military records available for the last name Acourt. For the veterans among your Acourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acourt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Acourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Acourt in 1976 was 78, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acourt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acourt 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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