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Aksamit Family History

Aksamit Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland) Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Aksamít): nickname or metonymic occupational name from aksamit ‘velvet’

a word of Greek origin (from hexamitos ‘six-threaded’).

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


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Where is the Aksamit family from?

You can see how Aksamit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aksamit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aksamit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Aksamit families living in Nebraska. This was about 41% of all the recorded Aksamit's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Aksamit families in 1920.
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What did your Aksamit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aksamit. 46% of Aksamit men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Aksamit women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aksamit were Fireman and Secretary.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Aksamit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Aksamit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aksamit 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Aksamit. 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 228 military records available for the last name Aksamit. For the veterans among your Aksamit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aksamit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aksamit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aksamit in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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