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Kekins Family History

Kekins 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: Ekins, Kerins, Kevin, Kearns, Levins, Jenkins, Adkins, Perkins, Leins

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Where is the Kekins family from?

You can see how Kekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kekins family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kekins's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kekins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kekins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kekins. For the veterans among your Kekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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