Akre Surname Meaning & Akre Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Akre family from?

You can see how Akre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Akre families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Akre's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Akre families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akre 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Akre. 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 381 military records available for the last name Akre. For the veterans among your Akre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Akre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Akre in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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