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Actor Family History

Actor 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: Factor, Astor, Acton, Ector, Ator, Achor, Wactor, Hector, Pastor

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Where is the Actor family from?

You can see how Actor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Actor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Actor family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Actor's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Actor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actor 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 Actor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Actor. 100% of Actor 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Actor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actor 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Actor. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Actor. For the veterans among your Actor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Actor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Actor in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actor 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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