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Oakeson Family History

Oakeson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson or Åkeson (see Akeson).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oakeson family from?

You can see how Oakeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Oakeson families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oakeson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Oakeson families in 1891.
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What did your Oakeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oakeson. 47% of Oakeson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Oakeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakeson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Oakeson. 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 116 military records available for the last name Oakeson. For the veterans among your Oakeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakeson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oakeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oakeson in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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