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Akerstein Family History

Akerstein 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: Kerstein, Adelstein, Gerstein, Kirstein, Alperstein, Kersten

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Where is the Akerstein family from?

You can see how Akerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akerstein family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Akerstein's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Akerstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Akerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Akerstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Akerstein. For the veterans among your Akerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerstein lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Akerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Akerstein in 1994 was 80, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akerstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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