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Jeakins Family History

Jeakins Surname Meaning

see Jakins.

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


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Where is the Jeakins family from?

You can see how Jeakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jeakins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Jeakins families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeakins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeakins families in 1911.
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What did your Jeakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeakins. 50% of Jeakins men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Jeakins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeakins were Cook and Laundress.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Jeakins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeakins 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Jeakins. 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 164 military records available for the last name Jeakins. For the veterans among your Jeakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeakins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jeakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jeakins in 1969 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeakins 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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