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Akert Family History

Akert 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: Ackert, Akers, Aker, Abert, Baker, Asker, Albert, Anker, Kern, Kertz

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Where is the Akert family from?

You can see how Akert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Akert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Akert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Akert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Akert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akert. 100% of Akert men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Akert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Akert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akert 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Akert. 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 100 military records available for the last name Akert. For the veterans among your Akert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Akert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Akert in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akert 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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