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Ackenheil Family History

Ackenheil 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: Kenkel, Mcneil, Oppenheim, Schenkel, Mckechnie, Ackerley, Rosenheim

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Where is the Ackenheil family from?

You can see how Ackenheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackenheil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackenheil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Ackenheil family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackenheil's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ackenheil families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ackenheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackenheil 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ackenheil. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ackenheil. For the veterans among your Ackenheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackenheil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ackenheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ackenheil in 1966 was 90, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackenheil 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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