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Akelian Family History

Akelian 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: Kelman, Abelman, Akerman, Kilian, Adelman, Ajemian, Arakelian

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Where is the Akelian family from?

You can see how Akelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akelian family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Akelian families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Akelian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Akelian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akelian 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 7 census records available for the last name Akelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akelian 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Akelian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Akelian. For the veterans among your Akelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akelian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Akelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Akelian in 1972 was 86, and 67 in 1996.

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