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Okin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Okun .

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


Similar surnames: Okun, Orkin, Okon, Gorin, Oken, Dolin, Olin, Hain, Itkin, Oren

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Where is the Okin family from?

You can see how Okin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Okin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Okin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Okin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Okin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okin. 26% of Okin men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Okin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okin were Owner and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Okin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okin 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Okin. 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 989 military records available for the last name Okin. For the veterans among your Okin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Okin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Okin in 1958 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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