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Ackeson Family History

Ackeson 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: Acheson, Ackerson, Atkeson, Arneson, Akerson, Okeson, Jackson

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Where is the Ackeson family from?

You can see how Ackeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackeson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Ackeson families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ackeson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Ackeson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackeson 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 Ackeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ackeson. 100% of Ackeson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Ackeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackeson 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Ackeson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ackeson. For the veterans among your Ackeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackeson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1967, in the United States, Ackeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ackeson in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackeson 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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