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Acridge Family History

Acridge 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: Akridge, Alridge, Bridge, Ridge, Attridge, Aldridge, Fridge, Mcbridge

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Where is the Acridge family from?

You can see how Acridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acridge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Acridge family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Acridge's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Acridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acridge. 100% of Acridge men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Acridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acridge 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Acridge. 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 73 military records available for the last name Acridge. For the veterans among your Acridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acridge lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Acridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Acridge in 1949 was 34, and 79 in 2003.

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