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Mckins Family History

Mckins 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: Makins, Makin, Mains, Mackin, Makino, Dockins, Adkins, Mcginn

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Where is the Mckins family from?

You can see how Mckins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Mckins families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckins families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Mckins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckins 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mckins. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mckins. For the veterans among your Mckins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mckins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mckins in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckins 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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