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Akada Family History

Akada Name 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: Okada, Nakada, Akana, Kaba, Sada, Abad, Rada, Arata, Kanda, Araya

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Where is the Akada family from?

You can see how Akada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akada family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Akada's in USA. California had the highest population of Akada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akada. 100% of Akada men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Akada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akada 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Akada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Akada. For the veterans among your Akada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akada lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Akada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Akada in 1972 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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