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Akerblom Family History

Akerblom Surname 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: Akerson, Boerboom, Kerbow, Kerbo, Kellom, Akerley, Kemble, Averill

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Where is the Akerblom family from?

You can see how Akerblom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerblom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Akerblom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Akerblom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Akerblom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akerblom 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 Akerblom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akerblom. 100% of Akerblom men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Akerblom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerblom 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Akerblom. 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 136 military records available for the last name Akerblom. For the veterans among your Akerblom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerblom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Akerblom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Akerblom in 1962 was 38, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akerblom 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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