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Acroyd Family History

Acroyd 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: Ackroyd, Acord, Croy, Arroyo, Mcroy, Cloyd, Achord, Acrey, Croom

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Where is the Acroyd family from?

You can see how Acroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Acroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Acroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Acroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Acroyd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acroyd 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 Acroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acroyd. 100% of Acroyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Acroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acroyd 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Acroyd. 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 24 military records available for the last name Acroyd. For the veterans among your Acroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acroyd lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Acroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Acroyd in 1992 was 62, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acroyd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acroyd 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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