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Akau Family History

Akau Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Akau family from?

You can see how Akau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Akau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Akau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Akau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Akau families in 1891.
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What did your Akau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cowboy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akau. 43% of Akau men worked as a Cowboy.

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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

  • Cowboy
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Musician
    29%

What Akau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Akau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akau 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Akau. 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 235 military records available for the last name Akau. For the veterans among your Akau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Akau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Akau in 1961 was 52, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akau 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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