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Oakerson Family History

Oakerson 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, Okerson, Okeson, Otterson, Ouverson, Eckerson, Hankerson

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Where is the Oakerson family from?

You can see how Oakerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Oakerson family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakerson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Oakerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakerson 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 Oakerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oakerson. 35% of Oakerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oakerson women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Oakerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakerson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Oakerson. 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 Oakerson. For the veterans among your Oakerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oakerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oakerson in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oakerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakerson 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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