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Aked Family History

Aked 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: Ake, Aker, Aken, Akes, Akey, Akel, Abed, Baker, Asker, Abad

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Where is the Aked family from?

You can see how Aked families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aked family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aked families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Aked families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Aked's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Aked families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aked 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 Aked ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aked. 50% of Aked men worked as a Woollen Spinner and 82% of Aked women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aked were Bank Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Woollen Spinner
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Aked family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Aked. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aked 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Aked. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 271 military records available for the last name Aked. For the veterans among your Aked ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aked lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Aked life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Aked in 1973 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aked

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aked 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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