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Akersley Family History

Akersley 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: Akerley, Eversley, Akeley, Eckersley, Kersey, Ackerley, Tankersley

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Where is the Akersley family from?

You can see how Akersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akersley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Akersley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akersley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Akersley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Akersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akersley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Akersley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Akersley. For the veterans among your Akersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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