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Akman Family History

Akman 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: Aikman, Aman, Arman, Asman, Alman, Oakman, Eakman, Ackman, Ekman

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Where is the Akman family from?

You can see how Akman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Akman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Akman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akman 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 Akman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akman. 50% of Akman men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Akman women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Akman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Akman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akman 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Akman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Akman. For the veterans among your Akman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Akman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Akman in 1967 was 87, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akman 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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