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Ackwood Family History

Ackwood 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: Packwood, Lockwood, Armwood, Blackwood, Markwood, Cawood, Ashwood

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Where is the Ackwood family from?

You can see how Ackwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ackwood family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ackwood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Ackwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackwood 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ackwood. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ackwood. For the veterans among your Ackwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackwood lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Ackwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ackwood in 1978 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackwood 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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