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Acty Family History

Acty 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: Acy, Acey, Harty, Ast, Abt, Athy, Lacy, Hasty, Autry, Duty

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Where is the Acty family from?

You can see how Acty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Acty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Acty families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Acty's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Acty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acty 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 Acty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acty. 100% of Acty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Acty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Acty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acty 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Acty. 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 52 military records available for the last name Acty. For the veterans among your Acty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Acty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Acty in 1959 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acty 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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