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Akesson Family History

Akesson 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: Akerson, Kelson, Kessen, Presson, Okeson, Kasson, Mckesson, Abelson

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Where is the Akesson family from?

You can see how Akesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Akesson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Akesson family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Akesson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Akesson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akesson 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 Akesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akesson. 100% of Akesson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Akesson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Akesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akesson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Akesson. 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 122 military records available for the last name Akesson. For the veterans among your Akesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akesson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Akesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Akesson in 1962 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akesson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akesson 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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