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Ackler Family History

Ackler 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: Fackler, Acker, Ackley, Hackler, Mackler, Eckler, Ackles, Asker

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Where is the Ackler family from?

You can see how Ackler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ackler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ackler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackler 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 Ackler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackler. 33% of Ackler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ackler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackler were Accountant and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Accountant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Ackler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ackler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ackler. 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 331 military records available for the last name Ackler. For the veterans among your Ackler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ackler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ackler in 1965 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackler 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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