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Eakers Family History

Eakers Surname Meaning

see Ekers.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Eakers family from?

You can see how Eakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Eakers families living in Devon. This was about 97% of all the recorded Eakers's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eakers families in 1891.
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What did your Eakers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eakers. 100% of Eakers men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Eakers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Wife
    19%

What Eakers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Eakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eakers 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Eakers. 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 156 military records available for the last name Eakers. For the veterans among your Eakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eakers in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakers 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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