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Ackling Family History

Ackling 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: Acklin, Ayling, Alling, Hacking, Ackland, Hickling, Macklin, Jacklin

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Where is the Ackling family from?

You can see how Ackling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ackling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Ackling families living in Wiltshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ackling's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ackling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackling 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 Ackling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ackling. 43% of Ackling men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Ackling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackling were Van Driver and 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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Milk Roundsman
    29%
  • Van Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Ackling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackling 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ackling. 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 141 military records available for the last name Ackling. For the veterans among your Ackling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ackling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ackling in 1967 was 86, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackling 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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