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Alcken Family History

Alcken 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: Allen, Acker, Alden, Picken, Almen, Ricken, Alten, Alcorn, Loken

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Where is the Alcken family from?

You can see how Alcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcken family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Alcken family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Alcken families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Alcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Alcken. 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 Alcken. For the veterans among your Alcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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