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Alekna Family History

Alekna 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: Aldana, Avena, Agena, Alagna, Arena, Lena, Malena, Oleksa, Alexa

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Where is the Alekna family from?

You can see how Alekna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alekna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alekna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Alekna families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Alekna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alekna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alekna 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 Alekna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alekna. 100% of Alekna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alekna women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Alekna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Alekna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alekna 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Alekna. 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 144 military records available for the last name Alekna. For the veterans among your Alekna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alekna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Alekna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alekna in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alekna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alekna 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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