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Acuna Family History

Acuna Surname Meaning

Galician (Acuña): from (a)cuña ‘wedge’ (Latin cuneus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Acuna family from?

You can see how Acuna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acuna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Acuna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Acuna family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Acuna's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Acuna families in 1891.
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What did your Acuna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Acuna. 58% of Acuna men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Acuna women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acuna were Farmer and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Acuna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Acuna. For the veterans among your Acuna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acuna lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Acuna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Acuna in 1946 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acuna 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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