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Alaks Family History

Alaks 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: Alas, Laks, Blake, Alam, Glass, Lake, Allis, Salas, Claus, Flak

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Where is the Alaks family from?

You can see how Alaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alaks family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alaks's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Alaks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaks 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 15 census records available for the last name Alaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaks 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Alaks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alaks. For the veterans among your Alaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Alaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alaks in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaks 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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