Origins of the Akister surname

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    In 1921, most Akisters lived in london

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    53 Akister Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Akister

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    Common jobs for Akisters

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    Commmon female occupations for Akisters in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    6

    General Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    At School

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Akisters in 1921

    Stone Mason

    22

    Mason

    9

    General Labourer

    6

    At School

    4

    Farm Labourer

    4

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