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Ackret Family History

Ackret 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: Ackeret, Ackert, Acker, Ackley, Akre, Acree, Acre, Aakre, Curet

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Where is the Ackret family from?

You can see how Ackret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackret family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ackret family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackret's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ackret families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ackret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackret 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ackret. 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 Ackret. For the veterans among your Ackret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Ackret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ackret in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackret 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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