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Ackermann Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German ackerman ‘plowman’, ‘peasant’. The German term did not have the same denotation of status in the feudal system as its English counterpart Ackerman. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Acker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ackerman, Akkerman, Wackerman, Ockerman, Akerman, Acreman, Karmann

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Where is the Ackermann family from?

You can see how Ackermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ackermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ackermann family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackermann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ackermann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ackermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ackermann. 67% of Ackermann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Agent
    34%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ackermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackermann 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Ackermann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Ackermann. For the veterans among your Ackermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackermann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ackermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ackermann in 1953 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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