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Acom Family History

Acom 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: Acomb, Macom, Jacob, Alam, Adam, Aho, Amos, Aro, Som, Amor

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Where is the Acom family from?

You can see how Acom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Acom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Acom families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Acom's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Acom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Acom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acom. 100% of Acom men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Acom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acom 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Acom. 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 493 military records available for the last name Acom. For the veterans among your Acom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Acom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Acom in 1959 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acom 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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