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Edkin Family History

Edkin Surname Meaning

American shortened form of English Edkins.

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


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Where is the Edkin family from?

You can see how Edkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Edkin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Edkin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Edkin families in 1891.
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What did your Edkin ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edkin 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Edkin. 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 299 military records available for the last name Edkin. For the veterans among your Edkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edkin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Edkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edkin in 1952 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edkin 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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