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Akright Name Meaning

English: variant of Arkwright .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Canright, Bright, Seright, Mcright, Albright, Gathright, Spight

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Where is the Akright family from?

You can see how Akright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Akright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Akright families living in Kansas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Akright's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Akright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akright. 44% of Akright men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Akright women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akright were Meat Cutter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Meat Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Akright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akright 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Akright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 355 military records available for the last name Akright. For the veterans among your Akright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akright lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Akright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Akright in 1962 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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