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Ackie Family History

Ackie 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: Lackie, Mackie, Mckie, Acker, Aki, Backe, Aoki, Ake, Ackley, Ace

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Where is the Ackie family from?

You can see how Ackie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ackie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Ackie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ackie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackie 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 133 census records available for the last name Ackie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackie 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ackie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ackie. For the veterans among your Ackie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ackie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ackie in 1969 was 67, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackie 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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