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Acklen Family History

Acklen 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: Ackley, Acklin, Ackles, Allen, Mackley, Fackler, Acker, Ackland

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Where is the Acklen family from?

You can see how Acklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acklen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acklen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Acklen families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Acklen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Acklen families in 1891.
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What did your Acklen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acklen. 100% of Acklen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Acklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acklen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Acklen. 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 299 military records available for the last name Acklen. For the veterans among your Acklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acklen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Acklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Acklen in 1954 was 26, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acklen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acklen 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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