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Akeson Family History

Akeson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson (rarely Åkeson): patronymic from the personal name Åke from Old Norse Áki probably from Early Scandinavian anu- ‘ancestor’ + the diminutive suffix -k.

Compare Akerson 1 Oakeson and Okeson.

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


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You can see how Akeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Akeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Akeson families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Akeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Akeson families in 1911.
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What did your Akeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Akeson. 34% of Akeson 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Driver
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Akeson. 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 265 military records available for the last name Akeson. For the veterans among your Akeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akeson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Akeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Akeson in 1957 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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