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Acta Family History

Acta 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: Asta, Aita, Hata, Apa, Arata, Rota, Ranta, Datta, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Acta family from?

You can see how Acta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Acta family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Acta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Acta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Acta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Acta. 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 4 military records available for the last name Acta. For the veterans among your Acta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acta lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Acta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Acta in 1985 was 68, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acta 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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