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Eakes Family History

Eakes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Oakes a form now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eakes family from?

You can see how Eakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Eakes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eakes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Eakes families in 1891.
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What did your Eakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eakes. 100% of Eakes 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Eakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eakes 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Eakes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eakes. For the veterans among your Eakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eakes in 1956 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakes 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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