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Ackels Family History

Ackels 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: Jackels, Ackers, Eckels, Ackert, Acker, Nuckels, Akers, Mckell, Akes

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Where is the Ackels family from?

You can see how Ackels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackels family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Ackels families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackels's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ackels families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackels 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 Ackels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackels. 50% of Ackels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ackels women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ackels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Ackels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackels 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ackels. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ackels. For the veterans among your Ackels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackels lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ackels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ackels in 1958 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackels 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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