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Acorda Family History

Acorda Name 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: Acord, Corda, Arora, Carda, Cerda, Korda, Cord, Scorza, Scordo

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Where is the Acorda family from?

You can see how Acorda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acorda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Acorda families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Acorda's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Acorda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acorda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acorda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Ranch Hand
    50%
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What Acorda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Acorda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acorda 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Acorda. 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 81 military records available for the last name Acorda. For the veterans among your Acorda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acorda lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Acorda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Acorda in 1942 was 25, and 45 in 2003.

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