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Ackermans Family History

Ackermans 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: Ackerman, Ackermann, Ockerman, Akerman, Wackerman, Akkerman, Aukerman

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Where is the Ackermans family from?

You can see how Ackermans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackermans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ackermans family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ackermans's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Ackermans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Ackermans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackermans 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Ackermans. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ackermans. For the veterans among your Ackermans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackermans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Ackermans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ackermans in 1964 was 67, and 99 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackermans 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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