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Lakins Family History

Lakins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lakin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Lakins family from?

You can see how Lakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lakins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Lakins families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Lakins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lakins families in 1911.
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What did your Lakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Ass Needlelk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lakins. 60% of Lakins men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lakins women worked as an Ass Needlelk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakins were Labourer and Ass Needlellak.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ass Needlelk
    60%
  • Ass Needlellak
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakins 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Lakins. 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 502 military records available for the last name Lakins. For the veterans among your Lakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lakins in 1954 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakins 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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