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Eakland Family History

Eakland 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: Eckland, Oakland, Weakland, Harland, Calland, Marland, Garland, Eland

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Where is the Eakland family from?

You can see how Eakland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eakland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Eakland families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Eakland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eakland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eakland 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 Eakland ancestors do for a living?

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

What Eakland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Eakland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eakland 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Eakland. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eakland. For the veterans among your Eakland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eakland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eakland in 1969 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eakland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakland 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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