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Akell Family History

Akell 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: Kell, Adell, Arkell, Akel, Amell, Abell, Bell, Fell, Hell, Abel

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Where is the Akell family from?

You can see how Akell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Akell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Akell family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Akell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Akell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Akell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Akell. For the veterans among your Akell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Akell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Akell in 1972 was 80, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akell 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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