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Heakin Family History

Heakin 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: Henkin, Heskin, Eakin, Meakin, Deakin, Heavin, Hearin, Heekin, Hain

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Where is the Heakin family from?

You can see how Heakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heakin families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heakin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heakin 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 Heakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heakin. 100% of Heakin men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 77% of Heakin 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Cinema Attendant
    24%

What Heakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Heakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heakin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heakin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Heakin. For the veterans among your Heakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heakin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heakin in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heakin 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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