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Okerson Family History

Okerson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of the Swedish patronymic Åkesson or Åkeson (son of Åke; see Akeson compare Akerson).

It can also be derived from the rare ornamental name Åkerson (see Akerson).

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


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Where is the Okerson family from?

You can see how Okerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Okerson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Okerson family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Okerson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Okerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okerson 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 Okerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okerson. 47% of Okerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Okerson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okerson were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mail Carrier
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Okerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okerson 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Okerson. 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 179 military records available for the last name Okerson. For the veterans among your Okerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Okerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Okerson in 1962 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okerson 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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