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Acalin Family History

Acalin Name 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: Acklin, Carlin, Cain, Malin, Palin, Ahlin, Caplin, Kalin, Falin

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Where is the Acalin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Acalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acalin. 100% of Acalin men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Acalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acalin 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Acalin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Acalin. For the veterans among your Acalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acalin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Acalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Acalin in 1943 was 43, and 79 in 2001.

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