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Ackless Family History

Ackless 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: Ackles, Ackley, Kless, Harkless, Nickless, Ackers, Eckles, Harkness

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Where is the Ackless family from?

You can see how Ackless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ackless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ackless families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackless's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ackless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackless 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 Ackless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ackless. 50% of Ackless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Ackless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ackless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackless 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ackless. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ackless. For the veterans among your Ackless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackless lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Ackless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ackless in 1992 was 56, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackless 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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