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Nunkin Family History

Nunkin 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: Junkin, Dunkin, Hankin, Nunn, Unwin, Ruskin, Bunin, Lukin, Henkin

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Where is the Nunkin family from?

You can see how Nunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunkin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nunkin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunkin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nunkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunkin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nunkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nunkin. For the veterans among your Nunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunkin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Nunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nunkin in 1977 was 85, and 65 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunkin 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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