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Origins of the Aken surname

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About the Akens

We have a total number of 522 records for people with the last name Aken.

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Where do most Akens live?

In 1921, most Akens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Akens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 255 records for the Aken surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Akens most likely to marry?

Van Akens

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Smiths

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What are the most common Aken first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Akens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Akens in 1921
Laundress

4

Cook

2

F S

2

General Servant

2

Nurse

2

Common Male occupations for Akens in 1921
Shoemaker

3

Coal Miner

2

Commercial Traveller

2

General Farmers

2

Labourer Iron Works

2

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