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Ackred Family History

Ackred 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: Acker, Acord, Alfred, Allred, Ackley, Akre, Acree, Aldred, Acre

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Where is the Ackred family from?

You can see how Ackred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackred family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ackred families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ackred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ackred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackred 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 Ackred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ackred. 100% of Ackred women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ackred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Ackred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackred 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ackred. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ackred. For the veterans among your Ackred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackred lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackred 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackred

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