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Akron Family History

Akron 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: Kron, Aaron, Agron, Abron, Aron, Baron, Kwon, Alton, Heron, Aro

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Where is the Akron family from?

You can see how Akron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Akron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Akron family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akron's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Akron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akron. 58% of Akron men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Akron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akron 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Akron. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Akron. For the veterans among your Akron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akron lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Akron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Akron in 1971 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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