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Akire Family History

Akire Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Akre, Alire, Alkire, Spire, Kibe, Maire, Aki, Kure, Wire, Kirn

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Where is the Akire family from?

You can see how Akire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akire family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Akire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Akire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Akire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Akire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akire 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Akire. 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 2 military records available for the last name Akire. For the veterans among your Akire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akire lifespan?

Average Akire life expectancy in 2001 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akire ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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