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Akenhead Family History

Akenhead 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: Cadenhead, Redhead, Kinkead, Konrad, Kenkel, Kenner, Wakeham, Ahmad

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Where is the Akenhead family from?

You can see how Akenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akenhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akenhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Akenhead families living in Durham. This was about 46% of all the recorded Akenhead's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Akenhead families in 1891.
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What did your Akenhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Akenhead. 43% of Akenhead men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Akenhead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akenhead were Colliery Labourer Surface and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Colliery Labourer Surface
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Akenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akenhead 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Akenhead. 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 172 military records available for the last name Akenhead. For the veterans among your Akenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akenhead lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Akenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Akenhead in 1960 was 49, and 58 in 2000.

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