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Acontius Family History

Acontius 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: Pontius, Contos, Contino, Contini, Conti, Countiss, Pontious, Cortis

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Where is the Acontius family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Acontius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acontius 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Acontius. 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 8 military records available for the last name Acontius. For the veterans among your Acontius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acontius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Acontius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Acontius in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acontius 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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