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Eakins Family History

Eakins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eakin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Eakins family from?

You can see how Eakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Eakins families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eakins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eakins families in 1891.
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What did your Eakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter L M S and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eakins. 100% of Eakins men worked as a Fitter L M S and 80% of Eakins 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

  • Fitter L M S
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Nurse Companion
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Eakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eakins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eakins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eakins. For the veterans among your Eakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Eakins in 1943 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakins 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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