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Eakley Family History

Eakley 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: Bakley, Oakley, Easley, Eckley, Earley, Makley, Yeakley, Weakley

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Where is the Eakley family from?

You can see how Eakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Eakley families living in Radnorshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Eakley's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Eakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eakley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eakley. 36% of Eakley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

What Eakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eakley 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Eakley. 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 147 military records available for the last name Eakley. For the veterans among your Eakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eakley in 1967 was 93, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eakley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eakley 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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