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Deakyne Family History

Deakyne Surname Meaning

Probably English and Irish: variant of Deacon.

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


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Where is the Deakyne family from?

You can see how Deakyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deakyne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deakyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Deakyne families living in Delaware. This was about 88% of all the recorded Deakyne's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Deakyne families in 1840.
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What did your Deakyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deakyne. 16% of Deakyne men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Deakyne women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deakyne were Accountant and Teacher.

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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
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Deakyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deakyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deakyne 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Deakyne. 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 419 military records available for the last name Deakyne. For the veterans among your Deakyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deakyne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deakyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deakyne in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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