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Aken Family History

Aken Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch (van A(a)ken): habitational name from the city of Aachen in Germany, near the border with the Netherlands and Belgium.

Variant spelling of Scottish Aikin.

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


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You can see how Aken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Aken families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Aken's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Aken families in 1911.
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What did your Aken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aken. 100% of Aken men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aken. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aken. For the veterans among your Aken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Aken in 1962 was 70, and 51 in 2004.

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