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Earkins Family History

Earkins 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: Parkins, Harkins, Markins, Eakins, Larkins, Hawkins, Firkins, Larkin

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Where is the Earkins family from?

You can see how Earkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earkins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Earkins families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Earkins families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Earkins's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Earkins families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Earkins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Earkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Earkins in 1960 was 56, and 59 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earkins 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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