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Acqua Family History

Acqua Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pasqua, Ilacqua, Azua, Requa, Jaqua, Jacque, Chua, Laqua, Fuqua

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Where is the Acqua family from?

You can see how Acqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acqua family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Acqua families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Acqua's in USA. New York had the highest population of Acqua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Acqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acqua 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Acqua. 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 35 military records available for the last name Acqua. For the veterans among your Acqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acqua lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Acqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Acqua in 1969 was 82, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acqua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acqua 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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