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Akley Family History

Akley Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Ackley.

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


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Where is the Akley family from?

You can see how Akley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Akley families living in Radnorshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Akley's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Akley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akley 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 Akley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Akley. 37% of Akley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Akley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Akley were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Akley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Akley. 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 482 military records available for the last name Akley. For the veterans among your Akley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Akley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Akley in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akley 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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