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Ackern Family History

Ackern 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: Ackert, Acker, Ackers, Mckern, Asker, Anker, Hacker, Ackerman, Kern

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Where is the Ackern family from?

You can see how Ackern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ackern family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackern's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ackern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Ackern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackern 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ackern. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ackern. For the veterans among your Ackern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Ackern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ackern in 1967 was 50, and 70 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackern 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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