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Akins Family History

Akins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Atkins.

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


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Where is the Akins family from?

You can see how Akins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Akins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Akins families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Akins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Akins families in 1891.
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What did your Akins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Akins. 100% of Akins men worked as a General Farm Work and 87% of Akins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife (unpaid)
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Akins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akins 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Akins. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Akins. For the veterans among your Akins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Akins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Akins in 1944 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akins 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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