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Akton Family History

Akton 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: Alton, Aston, Aiton, Auton, Acton, Anton, Axton, Afton, Aton, Kwon

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Where is the Akton family from?

You can see how Akton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Akton families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Akton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Akton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Akton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akton 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 Akton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Akton. 100% of Akton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Akton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Akton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Akton. For the veterans among your Akton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akton

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