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Actkin Family History

Actkin 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: Atkin, Botkin, Acklin, Itkin, Mackin, Askin, Astin, Autin, Acton

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Where is the Actkin family from?

You can see how Actkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Actkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Actkin families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Actkin's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Actkin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Actkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actkin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Actkin. 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 Actkin. For the veterans among your Actkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actkin lifespan?

Average Actkin life expectancy in 1991 was 9 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actkin 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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