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Ekins Family History

Ekins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eakins (see Eakin).

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


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Where is the Ekins family from?

You can see how Ekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Ekins families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ekins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ekins families in 1891.
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What did your Ekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ekins. 16% of Ekins men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Ekins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ekins were Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Solicitor
    12%
  • Electrical Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekins 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 Ekins. 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 Ekins. For the veterans among your Ekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ekins in 1957 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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