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Akashi Family History

Akashi 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: Kasai, Adachi, Akagi, Hayashi, Ohashi, Bakshi, Kash, Kishi, Shi, Kai

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Where is the Akashi family from?

You can see how Akashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Akashi families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Akashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Akashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akashi 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 Akashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akashi. 100% of Akashi men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Akashi women 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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Akashi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Akashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akashi 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Akashi. 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 105 military records available for the last name Akashi. For the veterans among your Akashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akashi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Akashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Akashi in 1956 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akashi 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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