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Ackenhusen Family History

Ackenhusen 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: Falkenhagen, Altenhofen, Seehusen, Mackenthun, Ackerson, Wickenhauser

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Where is the Ackenhusen family from?

You can see how Ackenhusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackenhusen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ackenhusen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ackenhusen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ackenhusen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackenhusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ackenhusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman and Circulator Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackenhusen. 100% of Ackenhusen men worked as a Policeman and 100% of Ackenhusen women worked as a Circulator Knitter. .

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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

  • Policeman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Circulator Knitter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ackenhusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackenhusen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ackenhusen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ackenhusen. For the veterans among your Ackenhusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackenhusen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ackenhusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ackenhusen in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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