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Actson Family History

Actson 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, Anson, Aston, Aiton, Auton, Cason, Hitson, Anton

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Where is the Actson family from?

You can see how Actson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Actson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Actson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Actson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actson 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 43 census records available for the last name Actson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Actson. 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 military records available for the last name Actson. For the veterans among your Actson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actson 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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