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Akerely Family History

Akerely Surname 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: Akeley, Akerley, Ackerly, Keely, Averill, Audrey, Kraly, Keel, Overly

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Where is the Akerely family from?

You can see how Akerely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akerely family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akerely's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Akerely families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Akerely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Akerely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Akerely. For the veterans among your Akerely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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