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Akom Family History

Akom 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: Kim, Ko, Kos, Alam, Adam, Aho, Amos, Aro, Kam, Som

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Where is the Akom family from?

You can see how Akom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Akom families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Akom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akom 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 Akom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Akom. 100% of Akom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Akom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Akom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akom 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Akom. 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 35 military records available for the last name Akom. For the veterans among your Akom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Akom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Akom in 1965 was 68, and 15 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akom 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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