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Lakind Family History

Lakind Name 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: Lakin, Lakins, Kind, Land, Lavin, Laine, Makin, Lind, Larkin, Laskin

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Where is the Lakind family from?

You can see how Lakind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lakind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lakind families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lakind's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Lakind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lakind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakind. 60% of Lakind men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Lakind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakind 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lakind. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Lakind. For the veterans among your Lakind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakind lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Lakind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lakind in 1966 was 57, and 67 in 1999.

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