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Carkinson Family History

Carkinson 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: Parkinson, Martinson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Hankinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Carkinson family from?

You can see how Carkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Carkinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Carkinson families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carkinson's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Carkinson families in 1861.
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What did your Carkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carkinson. 100% of Carkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carkinson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carkinson

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