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Ackerill Family History

Ackerill 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: Averill, Pickerill, Ackerly, Cockerill, Ackerman, Ackert, Acker

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Where is the Ackerill family from?

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

In 1939, Railway Engine Fireman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackerill. 100% of Ackerill men worked as a Railway Engine Fireman and 100% of Ackerill 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

  • Railway Engine Fireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackerill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Ackerill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerill 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ackerill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ackerill. For the veterans among your Ackerill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackerill

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