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Ackles Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of Achilles.

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


Similar surnames: Ackley, Eckles, Acklin, Yackley, Kackley, Fackler, Jackley, Eckley

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Where is the Ackles family from?

You can see how Ackles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Ackles families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Ackles's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ackles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ackles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ackles. 67% of Ackles 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%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Agent
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ackles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackles 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ackles. 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 746 military records available for the last name Ackles. For the veterans among your Ackles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackles lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ackles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ackles in 1951 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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