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Akenson Family History

Akenson 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: Akerson, Arenson, Benson, Kenyon, Kenton, Anson, Stenson, Kelson

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Where is the Akenson family from?

You can see how Akenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Akenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Akenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Akenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Akenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akenson. 100% of Akenson women worked as an Office Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Akenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akenson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Akenson. 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 94 military records available for the last name Akenson. For the veterans among your Akenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Akenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Akenson in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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