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Akana Family History

Akana Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Akana family from?

You can see how Akana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Akana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Akana family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Akana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Akana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akana 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 Akana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akana. 25% of Akana men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Akana women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akana were Truck Driver and Proprietor.

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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
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Lei Seller
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akana 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Akana. 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 457 military records available for the last name Akana. For the veterans among your Akana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akana lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Akana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Akana in 1958 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akana 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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