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Alkis Family History

Alkis 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: Allis, Alkins, Aldis, Altis, Alvis, Albin, Alexis, Lis, Ali, Annis

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Where is the Alkis family from?

You can see how Alkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alkis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alkis 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 89 census records available for the last name Alkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alkis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Alkis. 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 Alkis. For the veterans among your Alkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alkis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Alkis in 1959 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alkis 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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