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Ako Family History

Ako Name Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained. West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people of unexplained etymology. African (Cameroon Nigeria and Ivory Coast): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Ko, Aho, Aro, Alo, Aki, Ake, Bako, Mako, Amo, Ayo

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Where is the Ako family from?

You can see how Ako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ako family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ako families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ako family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Ako's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Ako families in 1841.
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What did your Ako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ako. 50% of Ako men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ako women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ako were Foreman and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ako 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Ako. 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 564 military records available for the last name Ako. For the veterans among your Ako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ako lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ako in 1964 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

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