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Okerlund Family History

Okerlund Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swedish Åkerlund an ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Okerlund family from?

You can see how Okerlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okerlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Okerlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Okerlund families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Okerlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Okerlund families in 1880.
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What did your Okerlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okerlund. 24% of Okerlund men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Okerlund women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okerlund were Truck Driver 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Okerlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Okerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okerlund 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Okerlund. 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 304 military records available for the last name Okerlund. For the veterans among your Okerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okerlund lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Okerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Okerlund in 1955 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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