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Acres Family History

Acres Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant spelling of Akers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Acres family from?

You can see how Acres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 79 Acres families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Acres's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Acres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acres 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 Acres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Acres. 16% of Acres men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Acres women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acres were Gardener and At School Of Art.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Gardener
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • At School Of Art
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Acres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acres 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Acres. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Acres. For the veterans among your Acres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acres lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Acres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Acres in 1961 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acres 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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