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Akester Family History

Akester Surname Meaning

see Acaster.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Akester family from?

You can see how Akester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Akester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Akester families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Akester's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Akester families in 1891.
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What did your Akester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Akester. 50% of Akester men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Akester women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akester were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Hairdresser
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akester 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Akester. 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 210 military records available for the last name Akester. For the veterans among your Akester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akester lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Akester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Akester in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

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