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Akerlind Family History

Akerlind 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: Okerlund, Kerlin, Karlin, Berlin, Berland, Merlin, Serlin, Wakeland

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Where is the Akerlind family from?

You can see how Akerlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerlind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Akerlind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Akerlind families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Akerlind's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Akerlind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akerlind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akerlind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akerlind. 50% of Akerlind men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Akerlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerlind 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Akerlind. 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 83 military records available for the last name Akerlind. For the veterans among your Akerlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerlind lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Akerlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Akerlind in 1963 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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