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Ackward Family History

Ackward 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: Packard, Coward, Ackland, Aylward, Alward, Akard, Markward, Eckard

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Where is the Ackward family from?

You can see how Ackward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ackward families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ackward family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ackward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ackward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackward 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 Ackward. 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 Ackward. For the veterans among your Ackward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackward lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Ackward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ackward in 1988 was 91, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackward 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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