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Oakins Family History

Oakins Surname Meaning

variant of Oaken with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Oakins family from?

You can see how Oakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oakins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Oakins families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oakins's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Oakins families in 1891.
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What did your Oakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Corn Miller Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oakins. 50% of Oakins men worked as a Corn Miller Heavy Worker and 100% of Oakins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Corn Miller Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Oakins. 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 76 military records available for the last name Oakins. For the veterans among your Oakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Oakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oakins in 1967 was 62, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakins 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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