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Imkin Family History

Imkin 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: Itkin, Simkin, Min, Main, Amin, Makin, Lakin, Kin, Imai, Mirkin

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Where is the Imkin family from?

You can see how Imkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Imkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Imkin families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Imkin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Imkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imkin 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 62 census records available for the last name Imkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Imkin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Imkin. For the veterans among your Imkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imkin lifespan?

Average Imkin life expectancy in 1966 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imkin 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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