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Aakhus Family History

Aakhus 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: Aarhus, Eachus, Mathus, Backhus, Bachus, Arthur, Sachs, Kakos, Magnus

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Where is the Aakhus family from?

You can see how Aakhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aakhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Aakhus families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Aakhus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aakhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aakhus 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 Aakhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aakhus. 100% of Aakhus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Aakhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Aakhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aakhus 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Aakhus. 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 80 military records available for the last name Aakhus. For the veterans among your Aakhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aakhus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Aakhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Aakhus in 1957 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aakhus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aakhus 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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