Ekins History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Anglo-Saxon name Ekins comes from the baptismal name for the son of Edward. This surname was a diminutive form of Ede-kin. Early Origins of the Ekins familyThe surname Ekins was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Ekins familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ekins research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1279, 1300, 1321, 1327, 1600, 1730 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Ekins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ekins Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Ekins has appeared include Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more. Early Notables of the Ekins familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ekins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ekins family to IrelandSome of the Ekins family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ekins Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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