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Dkins Family History

Dkins 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: Adkins, Edkins, Akins, Ekins, Dains, King, Kind, Dring, Kinn, Duin

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dkins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dkins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dkins. For the veterans among your Dkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dkins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Dkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dkins in 1974 was 87, and 57 in 1979.

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