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Aikes Family History

Aikes 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: Akes, Mikes, Aiken, Likes, Fikes, Aikens, Sikes, Ailes, Dikes, Raikes

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Where is the Aikes family from?

You can see how Aikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aikes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aikes families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Aikes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aikes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aikes 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 Aikes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Aikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aikes 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 Aikes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Aikes. For the veterans among your Aikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aikes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Aikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Aikes in 1975 was 60, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aikes 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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