| ![Show Contents]() Acree History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England France Acree is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Acree family lived in the county of Cumberland. This surname was a local name meaning the dweller at the acre, or the dweller at the plot of arable land. Early Origins of the Acree familyThe surname Acree was first found in the county of Cumberland, where they were descended from one of two noble houses, the Lords D'Acre, called D'Acres of the North, and Lord D'Acre of Herstmonceux, called D'Acres of the South. Both of these noble branches originally settled at Dacre in Cumberland. Early History of the Acree familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Acree research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1282, 1346, 1379, 1614, 1619, 1660, 1661, 1692 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Acree History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Acree Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Acree have been found, including Acre, Acres, Aker, Eaker, Eakers, Aiker, Aikers, Aikerson, Aker, Akers, Acker, Ackers, Ackhurst and many more. Early Notables of the Acree familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir Anthony Aucher, 1st Baronet (1614-1692), an English politician from Bishopsbourne, Kent, Member of Parliament for Canterbury (1660-1661), a supporter...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Acree Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Acree RankingIn the United States, the name Acree is the 5,136th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Acree migration to the United States | + |
For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Acree were among those contributors:
Acree Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Kathryn P. Acree, who arrived in America, in 1905
- Alexander Acree, aged 35, who arrived in America, in 1913
- Alex Campbell Acree, aged 40, who arrived in America, in 1918
- Charles H. Acree, aged 28, who arrived in America, in 1921
- Hubert George Acree, aged 23, who arrived in America from Limerick, Ireland, in 1921
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- C. H. Acree Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1940 2
- Angela D. Acree, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2008 2
- Neal Acree (b. 1974), American award winning composer of film, television, and video game music
- Cindy Acree, American politician, Member of the Colorado House of Representatives (2009-)
- James D. "Jim" Acree (1928-1995), American high school football coach
- Lloyd Edgar Acree (1920-1942), American sailor, posthumous recipient of the Navy Cross, eponym of the USS Lloyd E. Acree (DE-356) and the USS Acree (DE-167)
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Acree migration to the United States 
