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Aksland Family History

Aksland 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: Ashland, Osland, Wakeland, Ackland, Okland, Island, Marsland, Altland

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Where is the Aksland family from?

You can see how Aksland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aksland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Aksland families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Aksland's in USA. California had the highest population of Aksland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aksland 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 Aksland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aksland. 50% of Aksland men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Aksland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Aksland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aksland 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Aksland. 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 34 military records available for the last name Aksland. For the veterans among your Aksland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aksland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Aksland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Aksland in 1974 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aksland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aksland 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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