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Acreman Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Ackerman. Americanized spelling of Dutch Ackerman or German Ackermann.

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


Similar surnames: Ackerman, Boreman, Artman, Wireman, Clemans, Foreman, Ashman, Dikeman

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Where is the Acreman family from?

You can see how Acreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acreman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acreman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Acreman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Acreman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Acreman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acreman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Acreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Acreman. 19% of Acreman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Journalier
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Acreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acreman 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Acreman. 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 236 military records available for the last name Acreman. For the veterans among your Acreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acreman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Acreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Acreman in 1962 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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