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Pakins Family History

Pakins 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: Makins, Parkins, Akins, Eakins, Lakins, Paris, Paine, Makin, Hawkins

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Where is the Pakins family from?

You can see how Pakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pakins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pakins families living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakins's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Pakins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakins 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 Pakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakins. 100% of Pakins men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Pakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakins 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pakins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pakins. For the veterans among your Pakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakins lifespan?

Average Pakins life expectancy in 1975 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakins 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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