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Alskin Family History

Alskin 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, Austin, Alston, Albin, Haskin, Lakin, Ruskin, Elkin, Malkin

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Where is the Alskin family from?

You can see how Alskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alskin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Alskin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Alskin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alskin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alskin 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 20 census records available for the last name Alskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alskin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alskin. 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 Alskin. For the veterans among your Alskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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