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Akil Family History

Akil Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name ʿĀqil from ʿāqil ‘wise intelligent prudent’ or from its cognate ʿAqīl.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Akil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akil family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akil's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Akil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Akil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akil 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Akil. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Akil. For the veterans among your Akil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akil lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2000, in the United States, Akil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Akil in 1944 was 37, and 56 in 2000.

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