This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Imkins family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Imkins Family History

Imkins 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: Simkins, Filkins, Firkins, Mains, Itkin, Simkin, Adkins, Alkins

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Imkins family from?

You can see how Imkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Imkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Imkins families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imkins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Imkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Imkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Imkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Imkins

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Imkins. 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.

View all Imkins immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Imkins. For the veterans among your Imkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Imkins military records

You've only scratched the surface of Imkins family history

Discover More

What is the average Imkins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imkins 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imkins

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Imkins family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial