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Akter Family History

Akter Surname Meaning

Muslim (Bangladesh): variant of Akhter (see Akhtar).

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


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You can see how Akter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akter family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akter's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Akter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Akter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Akter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Akter. For the veterans among your Akter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akter lifespan?

Average Akter life expectancy in 2003 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akter 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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