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Hakins Family History

Hakins 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: Hawkins, Makins, Harkins, Haskins, Hagins, Akins, Eakins, Havins

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Where is the Hakins family from?

You can see how Hakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hakins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Hakins families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hakins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hakins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hakins 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 Hakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hakins. 100% of Hakins 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 Hakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hakins 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Hakins. 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 198 military records available for the last name Hakins. For the veterans among your Hakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hakins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hakins in 1967 was 58, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hakins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hakins 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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