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Akerstedt Family History

Akerstedt 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: Bierstedt, Kerstein, Wallerstedt, Nienstedt, Ahlstedt, Kersten

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Where is the Akerstedt family from?

You can see how Akerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Akerstedt families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Akerstedt's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Akerstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akerstedt 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 61 census records available for the last name Akerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerstedt 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Akerstedt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Akerstedt. For the veterans among your Akerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerstedt lifespan?

Average Akerstedt life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akerstedt 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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