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Dakkin Family History

Dakkin 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: Dakin, Daykin, Hankin, Haskin, Darwin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin, Dain

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Where is the Dakkin family from?

You can see how Dakkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dakkin family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakkin's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Dakkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dakkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dakkin. 100% of Dakkin men worked as a Driller.

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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

  • Driller
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Dakkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakkin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dakkin. 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 Dakkin. For the veterans among your Dakkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakkin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dakkin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dakkin

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