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Aaker Family History

Aaker Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish (Åker): variant of Aker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aaker family from?

You can see how Aaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Aaker families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aaker's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Aaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aaker. 45% of Aaker men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Aaker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aaker were Well Driller and Beauty Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Well Driller
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%

What Aaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaker 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Aaker. 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 527 military records available for the last name Aaker. For the veterans among your Aaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aaker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Aaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aaker in 1947 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aaker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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