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Eykyn Family History

Eykyn Surname Meaning

see Eakin.

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


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Where is the Eykyn family from?

You can see how Eykyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eykyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eykyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Eykyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eykyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Eykyn families in 1891.
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What did your Eykyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eykyn. 100% of Eykyn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 50% of Eykyn 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Eykyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Eykyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eykyn 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Eykyn. 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 242 military records available for the last name Eykyn. For the veterans among your Eykyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eykyn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Eykyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eykyn in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eykyn 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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