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Okeson Family History

Okeson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson or Åkeson (see Akeson).

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


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Where is the Okeson family from?

You can see how Okeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Okeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Okeson families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Okeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Okeson families in 1911.
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What did your Okeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okeson. 34% of Okeson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Okeson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okeson were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Okeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okeson 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Okeson. 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 461 military records available for the last name Okeson. For the veterans among your Okeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okeson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Okeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Okeson in 1954 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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