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Acornley Family History

Acornley 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: Corney, Corley, Carnley, Thornley, Coonley, Conley, Cowley, Torney

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Where is the Acornley family from?

You can see how Acornley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acornley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Acornley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Acornley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Acornley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Acornley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acornley 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 Acornley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acornley. 43% of Acornley men worked as a Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and 84% of Acornley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acornley were Police Constable and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    43%
  • Artificial Silk Weaver
    29%
  • Police Constable
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%

What Acornley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Acornley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acornley 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Acornley. 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 52 military records available for the last name Acornley. For the veterans among your Acornley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acornley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Acornley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Acornley in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acornley 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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