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Datkin Family History

Datkin 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: Atkin, Dakin, Watkin, Matkin, Daykin, Hankin, Haskin, Darwin, Makin

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Where is the Datkin family from?

You can see how Datkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Datkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Datkin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Datkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Datkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datkin 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 43 census records available for the last name Datkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datkin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Datkin. 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 Datkin. For the veterans among your Datkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datkin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Datkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Datkin in 1991 was 75, and 74 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datkin 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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