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Aakin Family History

Aakin 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: Makin, Lakin, Askin, Atkin, Eakin, Arkin, Akin, Dakin, Aikin, Gavin

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Where is the Aakin family from?

You can see how Aakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aakin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Aakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Aakin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Aakin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Aakin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aakin 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 94 census records available for the last name Aakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aakin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Aakin. 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 Aakin. For the veterans among your Aakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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