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Ralkin Family History

Ralkin 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: Malkin, Salkin, Raskin, Galkin, Rankin, Rabkin, Balkin, Zalkin

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Where is the Ralkin family from?

You can see how Ralkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ralkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ralkin family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralkin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ralkin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Ralkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ralkin. 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 Ralkin. For the veterans among your Ralkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralkin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Ralkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ralkin in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralkin 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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