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Active Family History

Active 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: Clive, Altice, Cave, Stave, Autio, Artis, Tice, Astle, Tine, Cleve

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Where is the Active family from?

You can see how Active families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Active family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Active families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Active families living in Shropshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Active's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Active families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Active. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Active 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Active. 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 40 military records available for the last name Active. For the veterans among your Active ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Active lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Active life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Active in 1980 was 28, and 1 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Active 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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