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Akerley Family History

Akerley Surname Meaning

English: variant spelling of Ackerley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Akerley family from?

You can see how Akerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akerley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Akerley families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Akerley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Akerley families in 1891.
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What did your Akerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akerley. 32% of Akerley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Akerley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akerley were Assembler and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Assembler
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Akerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerley 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Akerley. 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 762 military records available for the last name Akerley. For the veterans among your Akerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Akerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Akerley in 1953 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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