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Ekin Family History

Ekin Surname Meaning

see Eakin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ekin family from?

You can see how Ekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ekin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ekin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Ekin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ekin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ekin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ekin 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 Ekin 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 Ekin. 100% of Ekin men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Ekin 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ekin 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Ekin. 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 569 military records available for the last name Ekin. For the veterans among your Ekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ekin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ekin in 1969 was 92, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ekin 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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