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Acksen Family History

Acksen 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, Ackley, Acklin, Achen, Aken, Aasen, Jackson, Macken, Ackman

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Where is the Acksen family from?

You can see how Acksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acksen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Acksen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Acksen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Acksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acksen 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 11 census records available for the last name Acksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acksen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Acksen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Acksen. For the veterans among your Acksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acksen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Acksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Acksen in 1987 was 71, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acksen 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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