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Jakin Family History

Jakin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Makin, Lakin, Jain, Jadin, Eakin, Jasin, Akin, Dakin, Gavin, Hain

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Where is the Jakin family from?

You can see how Jakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jakin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jakin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakin. 100% of Jakin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jakin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Jakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakin 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Jakin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jakin. For the veterans among your Jakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Jakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jakin in 1971 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakin 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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