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Akerstrom Family History

Akerstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Åkerström): ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + ström ‘river’. Compare Okerstrom.

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


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Where is the Akerstrom family from?

You can see how Akerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akerstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Akerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Akerstrom families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Akerstrom's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Akerstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Akerstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Akerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akerstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Akerstrom. 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 187 military records available for the last name Akerstrom. For the veterans among your Akerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akerstrom lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Akerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Akerstrom in 1957 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akerstrom 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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