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Acu Family History

Acu 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: Abu, Ace, Au, Acy, Ach, Alu, Lu, Qiu, Yu, Ku

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Where is the Acu family from?

You can see how Acu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Acu families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Acu family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Acu's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Acu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Acu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Acu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acu 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Acu. 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 20 military records available for the last name Acu. For the veterans among your Acu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acu lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Acu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Acu in 1981 was 58, and 79 in 1997.

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