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Akely Family History

Akely 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: Akeley, Akey, Akel, Makely, Wakely, Abel, Blakely, Axel, Kelly, Kell

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Where is the Akely family from?

You can see how Akely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Akely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Akely families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Akely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Akely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akely 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 591 census records available for the last name Akely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akely 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Akely. 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 124 military records available for the last name Akely. For the veterans among your Akely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akely lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Akely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Akely in 1969 was 66, and 65 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akely 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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