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Ackerly Family History

Ackerly Surname Meaning

English: variant spelling of Ackerley.

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


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Where is the Ackerly family from?

You can see how Ackerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Ackerly families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ackerly's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ackerly families in 1891.
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What did your Ackerly 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 Ackerly. 100% of Ackerly men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ackerly 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ackerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerly 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Ackerly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ackerly. For the veterans among your Ackerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ackerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ackerly in 1950 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerly 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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