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Ackenback Family History

Ackenback 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: Achenbach, Luckenbach, Aulenbach, Rickenbach, Allenbach, Altenbach

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Where is the Ackenback family from?

You can see how Ackenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ackenback families living in New Mexico. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ackenback's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Ackenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Ackenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackenback 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 Ackenback. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ackenback. For the veterans among your Ackenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackenback lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ackenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ackenback in 1969 was 60, and 66 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackenback 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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