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Origins of the Akroyd surname

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Where do most Akroyds live?

In 1921, most Akroyds lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Akroyds

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,070 records for the Akroyd surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Akroyds most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Akroyd first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Akroyds

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

Common Female occupations for Akroyds in 1921
Worsted Weaver

33

Worsted Spinner

32

Woollen Weaver

22

Weaver

21

Worsted Twister

17

Common Male occupations for Akroyds in 1921
Cotton Spinner

27

Cotton Piecer

20

Weaver

19

Butcher

18

Joiner

18

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