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Peakin Family History

Peakin 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: Peskin, Eakin, Perkin, Meakin, Deakin, Pepin, Makin, Peak, Palin

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Where is the Peakin family from?

You can see how Peakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peakin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peakin family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peakin's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Peakin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peakin 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 Peakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peakin. 100% of Peakin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Peakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peakin 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Peakin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Peakin. For the veterans among your Peakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peakin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Peakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peakin in 1966 was 68, and 67 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peakin 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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