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Ackerlund Family History

Ackerlund 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: Okerlund, Ackerman, Ackland, Ackermann, Ackerley, Backlund, Askeland

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Where is the Ackerlund family from?

You can see how Ackerlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackerlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ackerlund families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackerlund's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ackerlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackerlund 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 Ackerlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ackerlund. 34% of Ackerlund men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Ackerlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Ackerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerlund 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ackerlund. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ackerlund. For the veterans among your Ackerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerlund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ackerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ackerlund in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackerlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerlund 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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