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Akard Family History

Akard Surname Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Eckhardt.

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


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Where is the Akard family from?

You can see how Akard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Akard families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Akard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akard 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 Akard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akard. 20% of Akard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Akard women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akard were Carpenter and Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akard 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Akard. 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 426 military records available for the last name Akard. For the veterans among your Akard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Akard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Akard in 1947 was 27, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akard 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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