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Akeroyd Family History

Akeroyd Surname Meaning

see Ackroyd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Akeroyd family from?

You can see how Akeroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akeroyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akeroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Akeroyd families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Akeroyd's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Akeroyd families in 1911.
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What did your Akeroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Akeroyd. 100% of Akeroyd men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Akeroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akeroyd 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Akeroyd. 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 419 military records available for the last name Akeroyd. For the veterans among your Akeroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akeroyd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Akeroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Akeroyd in 1963 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akeroyd 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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