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Deakings Family History

Deakings 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: Deakins, Dearing, Denkins, Headings, Deakin, Eakins, Deskins, Levings

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Where is the Deakings family from?

You can see how Deakings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deakings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Deakings families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Deakings family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deakings's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Deakings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Deakings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deakings 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deakings. 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 6 military records available for the last name Deakings. For the veterans among your Deakings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deakings lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Deakings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deakings in 1967 was 57, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deakings 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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