Origins of the Aker surname

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    In 1921, most Akers lived in london

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    280 Aker Travel & migration records
    240 Akers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Aker

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    What are the most common Aker first names?

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    Common jobs for Akers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Akers in 1921

    House Servant

    2

    Servant

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    At Home

    1

    Blind Beggar

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Akers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Farm Hands

    8

    General Farmers

    8

    Tinsmiths

    6

    ... Son

    4

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