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Ackman Family History

Ackman Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of the German occupational name Achmann ‘water bailiff’, or of Eckmann.

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


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You can see how Ackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Ackman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ackman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ackman families in 1911.
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What did your Ackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ackman. 50% of Ackman 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackman 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Ackman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ackman. For the veterans among your Ackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ackman in 1947 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackman 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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