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Eaken Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Eakin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eagen, Eakin, Eaker, Aken, Haden, Eavey, Hanken, Dakan, Eagon, Haken

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Where is the Eaken family from?

You can see how Eaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Eaken families living in British Columbia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Eaken's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eaken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eaken. 29% of Eaken men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Eaken women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eaken were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaken 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Eaken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 517 military records available for the last name Eaken. For the veterans among your Eaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eaken in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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