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Akeman Family History

Akeman Name 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: Wakeman, Akerman, Aleman, Lakeman, Bakeman, Jakeman, Allman, Ackerman

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Where is the Akeman family from?

You can see how Akeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Akeman families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Akeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Akeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akeman 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 Akeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akeman. 30% of Akeman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Akeman women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akeman were Attendant and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akeman 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Akeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 410 military records available for the last name Akeman. For the veterans among your Akeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akeman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Akeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Akeman in 1955 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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