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Action Family History

Action 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: Acton, Alton, Bastion, Autio, Aston, Aiton, Auton, Astin, Autin

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Where is the Action family from?

You can see how Action families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Action family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Action families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Action family living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Action's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 3 other counties had the highest population of Action families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Action 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 Action ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Action. 50% of Action men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Action. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Action 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Action. 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 279 military records available for the last name Action. For the veterans among your Action ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Action lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Action life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Action in 1952 was 44, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Action 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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