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Ackens Family History

Ackens 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: Aikens, Ackers, Akens, Ackert, Acker, Athens, Ahrens, Akers, Achen

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Where is the Ackens family from?

You can see how Ackens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ackens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Ackens families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ackens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackens 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 Ackens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ackens. 100% of Ackens 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 365 census records available for the last name Ackens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackens 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ackens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ackens. For the veterans among your Ackens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackens

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