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Akstin Family History

Akstin 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: Austin, Astin, Alston, Dustin, Aston, Abston, Mastin, Justin, Aslin

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Where is the Akstin family from?

You can see how Akstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akstin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Akstin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Akstin families living in Flintshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akstin's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Akstin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akstin 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 Akstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cord were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akstin. 34% of Akstin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Akstin women worked as a Cord.

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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
    34%
  • Rougher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cord
    100%

What Akstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Akstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akstin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Akstin. 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 250 military records available for the last name Akstin. For the veterans among your Akstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akstin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Akstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Akstin in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akstin 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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