Origins of the Akerman surname
About the Akermans
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Interesting facts about Akerman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Akerman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1805.
Who were Akermans most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Akerman first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Akermans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Akermans in 1921
Widow
20
Laundress
13
Dressmaker
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Annuitant
9
Common male occupations for Akermans in 1921
Yeoman
33
Farmer
29
Glass-Seller
25
Agricultural Labourer
19
Butcher
19
