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Eakman Family History

Eakman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Eekman a variant of Eickman possibly referring to a farm so named name known in Denekamp Overijssel and Exel Gelderland the former noted in 1494 as ter Eickt.

Although the Eekman's in the province of Zeeland originate from a cavalryman in Lille in North France.

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


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You can see how Eakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Eakman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eakman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eakman families in 1911.
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What did your Eakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eakman. 32% of Eakman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Eakman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eakman were Common Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Common Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Eakman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Eakman. For the veterans among your Eakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eakman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eakman in 1955 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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