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Acksel Family History

Acksel 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, Amsel, Ackley, Hecksel, Ansel, Mackel, Hackel, Yackel, Mckeel

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Where is the Acksel family from?

You can see how Acksel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acksel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Acksel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Acksel family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Acksel's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Acksel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Acksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acksel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Acksel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Acksel. For the veterans among your Acksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acksel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Acksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Acksel in 1976 was 56, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acksel 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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