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Akina Family History

Akina Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Akina family from?

You can see how Akina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Akina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Akina family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akina's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Akina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akina 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 Akina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akina. 41% of Akina men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Akina women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akina were Tenant Farmer and Principal.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Tenant Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Principal
    50%

What Akina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Akina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akina 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Akina. 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 223 military records available for the last name Akina. For the veterans among your Akina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akina lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Akina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Akina in 1950 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akina 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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