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Amkin Family History

Amkin 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: Amin, Askin, Atkin, Arkin, Akin, Aikin, Amlin, Lamkin, Min, Main

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Where is the Amkin family from?

You can see how Amkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Amkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Amkin families living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amkin's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Amkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Amkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amkin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Amkin. 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 Amkin. For the veterans among your Amkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amkin lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Amkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amkin in 1997 was 64, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amkin 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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