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Akens Family History

Akens Surname Meaning

Northern Irish: variant spelling of Aikens.

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


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Where is the Akens family from?

You can see how Akens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Akens families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Akens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Akens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akens 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 Akens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akens. 32% of Akens men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Akens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akens were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Akens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akens 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Akens. 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 676 military records available for the last name Akens. For the veterans among your Akens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akens lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Akens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Akens in 1959 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akens 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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