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Ackman Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of the German occupational name Achmann ‘water bailiff’, or of Eckmann.

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


Similar surnames: Jackman, Hackman, Aikman, Sackman, Backman, Lackman, Packman, Ashman

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Where is the Ackman family from?

You can see how Ackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Ackman families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ackman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ackman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ackman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ackman. 23% of Ackman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Ackman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ackman were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 807 immigration records available for the last name Ackman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ackman. For the veterans among your Ackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ackman in 1947 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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