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Monkin Family History

Monkin 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: Sonkin, Mankin, Monnin, Minkin, Tonkin, Conkin, Monin, Donkin, Monk

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Where is the Monkin family from?

You can see how Monkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Monkin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Monkin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monkin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Monkin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monkin 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 159 census records available for the last name Monkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Monkin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Monkin. For the veterans among your Monkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Monkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Monkin in 1977 was 60, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monkin 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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