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Akison Family History

Akison 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: Alison, Amison, Adkison, Atkison, Anson, Faison, Aiton, Maison

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Where is the Akison family from?

You can see how Akison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Akison family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Akison's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Akison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akison. 100% of Akison women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Akison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akison 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Akison. 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 69 military records available for the last name Akison. For the veterans among your Akison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Akison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Akison in 1969 was 63, and 70 in 2002.

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