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Ackins Family History

Ackins 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: Adkins, Alkins, Akins, Aikins, Atkins, Askins, Hawkins, Hacking

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Where is the Ackins family from?

You can see how Ackins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ackins families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ackins's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ackins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackins 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 Ackins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Keeper Boatmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackins. 100% of Ackins men worked as a Shop Keeper Boatmaker and 100% of Ackins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Keeper Boatmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackins 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Ackins. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ackins. For the veterans among your Ackins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ackins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ackins in 1971 was 46, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackins 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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