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Deykin Family History

Deykin Surname Meaning

see Dakin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Deykin family from?

You can see how Deykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deykin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deykin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Deykin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Deykin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Deykin families in 1891.
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What did your Deykin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deykin. 87% of Deykin 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    14%

What Deykin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Deykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deykin 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Deykin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Deykin. For the veterans among your Deykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deykin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Deykin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deykin in 1975 was 74, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deykin 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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