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Ackmann Family History

Ackmann Surname Meaning

German: see Ackman.

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


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Where is the Ackmann family from?

You can see how Ackmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ackmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ackmann families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackmann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ackmann families in 1911.
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What did your Ackmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackmann. 25% of Ackmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ackmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ackmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackmann 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Ackmann. 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 298 military records available for the last name Ackmann. For the veterans among your Ackmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackmann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ackmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ackmann in 1954 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ackmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ackmann 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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