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Ackenbom Family History

Ackenbom 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: Acebo, Mckennon, Ackerson, Eckenrod, Ackerman, Kenyon, Kenton, Ackert

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There are 57 census records available for the last name Ackenbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ackenbom 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

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There are 10 military records available for the last name Ackenbom. For the veterans among your Ackenbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ackenbom lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Ackenbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ackenbom in 1988 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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