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Akre Family History

Akre Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Åkre): variant of Aakre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Akre family from?

You can see how Akre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Akre families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Akre's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Akre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akre 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 Akre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akre. 22% of Akre men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Akre women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akre were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akre 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Akre. 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 381 military records available for the last name Akre. For the veterans among your Akre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Akre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Akre in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akre 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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