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Akama Family History

Akama 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: Nakama, Akana, Kaba, Kamp, Azuma, Alam, Adam, Kam, Arata, Sama

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Where is the Akama family from?

You can see how Akama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Akama families living in Hawaii. This was about 71% of all the recorded Akama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Akama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akama 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 155 census records available for the last name Akama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akama 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Akama. 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 29 military records available for the last name Akama. For the veterans among your Akama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Akama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Akama in 1971 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akama 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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