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Karkine Family History

Karkine 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: Karlin, Carline, Larkin, Markin, Parkin, Harkin, Marine, Carmine

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Where is the Karkine family from?

You can see how Karkine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karkine families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Karkine families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Karkine families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkine 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 14 census records available for the last name Karkine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkine 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 Karkine. 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 Karkine. For the veterans among your Karkine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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