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Aikey Family History

Aikey Surname Meaning

Variant of Akey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aikey family from?

You can see how Aikey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aikey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aikey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Aikey families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aikey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aikey families in 1891.
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What did your Aikey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aikey. 50% of Aikey women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shorthand Typist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aikey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Aikey. 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 407 military records available for the last name Aikey. For the veterans among your Aikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aikey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aikey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Aikey in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aikey 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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