Origins of the Akister surname
About the Akisters
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Interesting facts about Akister
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Akister surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.
Who were Akisters most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Akisters.
What are the most common Akister first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Akisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Akisters in 1921
Domestic Servant
6
General Servant
4
General Servant Domestic
4
At School
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Akisters in 1921
Stone Mason
22
Mason
9
General Labourer
6
At School
4
Farm Labourer
4
