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Abkin Family History

Abkin 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: Askin, Rabkin, Atkin, Arkin, Akin, Aikin, Bain, Sabin, Amin, Albin

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Where is the Abkin family from?

You can see how Abkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abkin family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Abkin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Abkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abkin 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 86 census records available for the last name Abkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abkin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Abkin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Abkin. For the veterans among your Abkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abkin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Abkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Abkin in 1970 was 85, and 63 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abkin 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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