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Akaka Family History

Akaka 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: Akana, Kaba, Arata, Araya, Kara, Kaya, Amaya, Tanaka, Anaya, Hakala

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Where is the Akaka family from?

You can see how Akaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Akaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Akaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Akaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akaka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Akaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akaka 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Akaka. 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 65 military records available for the last name Akaka. For the veterans among your Akaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akaka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Akaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Akaka in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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