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Ackre Family History

Ackre 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: Akre, Acre, Aakre, Ackert, Acker, Acord, Backe, Ake, Sacre, Ackley

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Where is the Ackre family from?

You can see how Ackre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ackre family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackre's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ackre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Ackre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackre 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ackre. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ackre. For the veterans among your Ackre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackre lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Ackre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ackre in 1981 was 80, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackre 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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