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Eakin Family History

Eakin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Egan. English: variant of Atkin.

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


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Where is the Eakin family from?

You can see how Eakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Eakin families living in Shropshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Eakin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Eakin families in 1891.
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What did your Eakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eakin. 100% of Eakin 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Eakin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eakin. For the veterans among your Eakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eakin in 1943 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakin 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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