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Akroyd Family History

Akroyd Surname Meaning

see Ackroyd.

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


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Where is the Akroyd family from?

You can see how Akroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akroyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Akroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 450 Akroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Akroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Akroyd families in 1891.
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What did your Akroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Akroyd. 12% of Akroyd men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 69% of Akroyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akroyd were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Dyers Labourer
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Iron Moulderheavy Worker
    12%
  • Iron Moulder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Akroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akroyd 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Akroyd. 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 684 military records available for the last name Akroyd. For the veterans among your Akroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akroyd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Akroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Akroyd in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akroyd 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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