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Akermann Family History

Akermann 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: Ackermann, Akerman, Ackerman, Bermann, Karmann, Obermann, Niermann

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Where is the Akermann family from?

You can see how Akermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Akermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Akermann family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akermann's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Akermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Akermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akermann 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Akermann. 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 239 military records available for the last name Akermann. For the veterans among your Akermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akermann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Akermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Akermann in 1971 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akermann 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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