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Ackroyd Family History

Ackroyd Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): topographic name from northern Middle English ake ‘oak’ + royd ‘clearing’.

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


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Where is the Ackroyd family from?

You can see how Ackroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackroyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ackroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Ackroyd families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ackroyd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ackroyd families in 1911.
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What did your Ackroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ackroyd. 30% of Ackroyd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ackroyd women 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
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Ackroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackroyd 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ackroyd. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ackroyd. For the veterans among your Ackroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackroyd lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ackroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ackroyd in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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