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Akerson Family History

Akerson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson or Åkeson (see Akeson). Swedish (Åkerson): ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + son ‘son’.

This is one of a small group of Swedish names ending in -son that are not patronymics; it is very rare in Sweden.

Compare Ackerson 1 and Okerson.

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


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Where is the Akerson family from?

You can see how Akerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Akerson families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Akerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Akerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akerson 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 Akerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akerson. 35% of Akerson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Akerson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akerson were Proprietor and Helper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Helper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerson 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Akerson. 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 542 military records available for the last name Akerson. For the veterans among your Akerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Akerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Akerson in 1959 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akerson 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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