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Ackey Family History

Ackey 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: Acker, Mackey, Ackley, Askey, Achey, Akey, Lackey, Acey, Mckey, Aikey

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Where is the Ackey family from?

You can see how Ackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ackey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ackey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ackey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackey. 39% of Ackey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ackey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackey were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackey 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ackey. 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 141 military records available for the last name Ackey. For the veterans among your Ackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ackey in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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