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Ackal Family History

Ackal 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, Cal, Jacka, Sakal, Andal, Kokal, Mckay, Bakal, Daskal, Afzal

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Where is the Ackal family from?

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

What did your Ackal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ackal. 50% of Ackal men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ackal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ackal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ackal. For the veterans among your Ackal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ackal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ackal in 1956 was 49, and 2 in 2004.

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