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Carkins Family History

Carkins 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: Corkins, Parkins, Harkins, Calkins, Markins, Larkins, Carkin, Carlin

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Where is the Carkins family from?

You can see how Carkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Carkins family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Carkins's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Carkins families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carkins. 47% of Carkins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Carkins women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carkins were Plumber and Attendant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

What Carkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carkins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carkins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carkins. For the veterans among your Carkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Carkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carkins in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carkins 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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