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Aikey Family History

Aikey Name Meaning

Variant of Akey.

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


Similar surnames: Askey, Aiken, Rickey, Arey, Winey, Wiley, Wilkey, Viken, Tirey, Okey

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Where is the Aikey family from?

You can see how Aikey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aikey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aikey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Aikey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Aikey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Aikey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aikey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aikey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aikey. 63% of Aikey men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Aikey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aikey were Painter and Winder. .

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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
    63%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Winder
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aikey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Aikey. 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 407 military records available for the last name Aikey. For the veterans among your Aikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aikey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aikey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Aikey in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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