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Alakna Family History

Alakna 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: Alagna, Aldana, Arana, Alan, Lana, Aland, Akana, Blake, Allen, Laska

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Where is the Alakna family from?

You can see how Alakna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alakna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alakna family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alakna's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Alakna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alakna 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 Alakna ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Alakna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Alakna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alakna 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Alakna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alakna. For the veterans among your Alakna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alakna lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Alakna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alakna in 1967 was 75, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alakna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alakna 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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