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Ackrman Family History

Ackrman 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: Ackerman, Ackman, Backman, Packman, Aikman, Hackman, Jackman, Carman

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Where is the Ackrman family from?

You can see how Ackrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackrman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ackrman family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ackrman's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Ackrman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackrman 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 Ackrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ackrman. 100% of Ackrman men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ackrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackrman 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 Ackrman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ackrman. For the veterans among your Ackrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackrman lifespan?

Average Ackrman life expectancy in 1995 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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