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Oakin Family History

Oakin 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: Makin, Lakin, Orkin, Eakin, Akin, Dakin, Okin, Oskin, Gavin, Hain

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Where is the Oakin family from?

You can see how Oakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Oakin families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oakin family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Oakin families in 1891.
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What did your Oakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oakin. 100% of Oakin 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 99 census records available for the last name Oakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Oakin. 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 military records available for the last name Oakin. For the veterans among your Oakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oakin

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