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Aksten Family History

Aksten 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: Austen, Austin, Alston, Kasten, Osten, Aston, Hasten, Westen, Kosten

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Where is the Aksten family from?

You can see how Aksten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aksten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aksten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Aksten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aksten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aksten 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 Aksten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aksten. 50% of Aksten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aksten women worked as a House.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Shoe Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Aksten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Aksten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aksten 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Aksten. 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 18 military records available for the last name Aksten. For the veterans among your Aksten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aksten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Aksten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Aksten in 1974 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aksten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aksten 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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