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Akeyson Family History

Akeyson 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, Kelson, Okeson, Abelson, Adelson, Alexson, Askelson, Keyton

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Where is the Akeyson family from?

You can see how Akeyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akeyson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Akeyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Akeyson families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Akeyson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Akeyson families in 1880.
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What did your Akeyson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Akeyson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Akeyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akeyson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Akeyson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Akeyson. For the veterans among your Akeyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akeyson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Akeyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Akeyson in 1973 was 40, and 88 in 2000.

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