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Lakings Family History

Lakings 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: Lakins, Levings, Lakin, Lukins, Makins, Lawing, Langs, Lovings

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Where is the Lakings family from?

You can see how Lakings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lakings families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Lakings families living in South Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lakings's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Lakings families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lakings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakings. 50% of Lakings men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Lakings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakings 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lakings. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lakings. For the veterans among your Lakings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakings lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Lakings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lakings in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 1999.

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