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Deakes Family History

Deakes Surname Meaning

see Dicks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deakes family from?

You can see how Deakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deakes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Deakes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Deakes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Deakes families in 1891.
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What did your Deakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deakes. 84% of Deakes 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
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deakes 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Deakes. 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 65 military records available for the last name Deakes. For the veterans among your Deakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deakes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Deakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deakes in 1970 was 90, and 62 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deakes 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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