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Eak Family History

Eak Name 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: Pak, Eck, Mak, Rak, Oak, Deak, Peak, Bak, Sak, Tak

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Where is the Eak family from?

You can see how Eak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Eak families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Eak's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eak. 46% of Eak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Eak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eak 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Eak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Eak. For the veterans among your Eak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eak in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2002.

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