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Akes Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Ax . The surname Akes is virtually non-existing in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Ames, Oakes, Ake, Aken, Aker, Jakes, Ades, Ales, Kes, Anes

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Where is the Akes family from?

You can see how Akes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Akes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Akes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Akes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Akes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Akes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Akes. 100% of Akes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Akes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akes 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Akes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Akes. For the veterans among your Akes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Akes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Akes in 1953 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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