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Ackeret Family History

Ackeret Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Eckert.

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


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Where is the Ackeret family from?

You can see how Ackeret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackeret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ackeret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ackeret families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackeret's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ackeret families in 1880.
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What did your Ackeret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ackeret. 63% of Ackeret 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Ackeret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Ackeret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackeret 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ackeret. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ackeret. For the veterans among your Ackeret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackeret lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ackeret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ackeret in 1940 was 32, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackeret ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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