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Ackry Family History

Ackry 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: Ackert, Acker, Aubry, Acord, Autry, Avery, Amory, Mackey, Ackley

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Where is the Ackry family from?

You can see how Ackry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackry families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ackry family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackry's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ackry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackry 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 24 census records available for the last name Ackry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ackry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ackry. For the veterans among your Ackry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackry lifespan?

Average Ackry life expectancy in 1974 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackry 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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