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Ackleson Family History

Ackleson 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, Asleson, Ackerson, Ackles, Coleson, Atkeson, Allison, Ackley

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Where is the Ackleson family from?

You can see how Ackleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackleson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ackleson family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackleson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ackleson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Ackleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackleson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ackleson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ackleson. For the veterans among your Ackleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackleson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Ackleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ackleson in 1967 was 82, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackleson 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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