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Ackerstrom Family History

Ackerstrom 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: Okerstrom, Backstrom, Otterstrom, Sederstrom, Wasserstrom, Fagerstrom

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Where is the Ackerstrom family from?

You can see how Ackerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackerstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ackerstrom families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackerstrom's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ackerstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackerstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Ackerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackerstrom 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ackerstrom. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ackerstrom. For the veterans among your Ackerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackerstrom lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Ackerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ackerstrom in 1972 was 82, and 79 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackerstrom 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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