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Ilkin Family History

Ilkin Surname 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: Elkin, Itkin, Wilkin, Albin, Lin, Makin, Blain, Filkins, Klein, Lein

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Where is the Ilkin family from?

You can see how Ilkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ilkin family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ilkin's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ilkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ilkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilkin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ilkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Ilkin. For the veterans among your Ilkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilkin lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Ilkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ilkin in 1995 was 95, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilkin 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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