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Alkek Family History

Alkek 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: Alker, Allen, Asker, Alger, Cleek, Anker, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Walker

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Where is the Alkek family from?

You can see how Alkek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alkek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alkek family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Alkek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alkek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alkek 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 Alkek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alkek. 50% of Alkek men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

What Alkek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Alkek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alkek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Alkek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Alkek. For the veterans among your Alkek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alkek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Alkek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alkek in 1960 was 62, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alkek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alkek 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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