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Akford Family History

Akford 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: Alford, Axford, Arford, Ford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Ashford

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Where is the Akford family from?

You can see how Akford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Akford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Akford family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akford's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Akford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akford 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 30 census records available for the last name Akford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Akford. 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 Akford. For the veterans among your Akford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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