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Akwa Family History

Akwa 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: Apa, Akbar, Sawa, Kwak, Niwa, Baksa, Aki, Asa, Alba, Anda

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Where is the Akwa family from?

You can see how Akwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akwa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Akwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Akwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akwa 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 28 census records available for the last name Akwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akwa 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Akwa. 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 12 military records available for the last name Akwa. For the veterans among your Akwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akwa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Akwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Akwa in 1967 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Akwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akwa 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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