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Akel Family History

Akel Name Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic ?aqil ‘sensible’, ‘intelligent’, ‘wise’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Adel, Apel, Yakel, Axel, Jakel, Akes, Abel, Aken, Ake, Giel

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Where is the Akel family from?

You can see how Akel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Akel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Akel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Akel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Akel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Akel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akel. 38% of Akel men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Akel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akel were Farmer and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Finisher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Akel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 652 immigration records available for the last name Akel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Akel. For the veterans among your Akel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Akel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Akel in 1942 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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