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Vakin Family History

Vakin 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: Makin, Lakin, Valin, Eakin, Akin, Dakin, Varin, Gavin, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Vakin family from?

You can see how Vakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vakin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vakin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vakin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vakin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vakin. For the veterans among your Vakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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