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Acken Family History

Acken 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: Acker, Achen, Aken, Macken, Ocken, Aiken, Backen, Allen, Asker

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Where is the Acken family from?

You can see how Acken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Acken families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Acken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Acken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acken 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 Acken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Gas Stoker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acken. 100% of Acken men worked as a Coal Gas Stoker Heavy Worker and 67% of Acken 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Gas Stoker Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

What Acken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Acken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acken 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Acken. 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 488 military records available for the last name Acken. For the veterans among your Acken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Acken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Acken in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acken 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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