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Actman Family History

Actman 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: Artman, Axtman, Ackman, Altman, Antman, Allman, Notman, Titman

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Where is the Actman family from?

You can see how Actman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Actman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Actman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Actman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Actman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actman 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 129 census records available for the last name Actman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Actman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Actman. For the veterans among your Actman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Actman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Actman in 1975 was 71, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actman 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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