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Akai Family History

Akai 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: Kai, Sakai, Aki, Arai, Akagi, Nakai, Takai, Asai, Akau, Kan

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Where is the Akai family from?

You can see how Akai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Akai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Akai families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Akai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akai. 50% of Akai men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Akai women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Chief Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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What Akai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Akai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akai 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Akai. 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 116 military records available for the last name Akai. For the veterans among your Akai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akai lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Akai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Akai in 1970 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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