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Ackerley Family History

Ackerley Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire): probably a habitational name from a lost or minor place.

Americanized spelling of German Äckerle or Ackerlein, or Swiss Aecherli, all diminutives of Acker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ackerley family from?

You can see how Ackerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackerley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 252 Ackerley families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ackerley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ackerley families in 1891.
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What did your Ackerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackerley. 15% of Ackerley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Ackerley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackerley were Omnibus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Horseman On Farm
    15%
  • Omnibus Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Ackerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ackerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ackerley. 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 814 military records available for the last name Ackerley. For the veterans among your Ackerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ackerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ackerley in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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