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Malkins Family History

Malkins 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: Malkin, Alkins, Makins, Mulkins, Madkins, Calkins, Matkins, Markins

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Where is the Malkins family from?

You can see how Malkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Malkins family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malkins's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Malkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malkins. 100% of Malkins 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%

What Malkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Malkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkins 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Malkins. 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 20 military records available for the last name Malkins. For the veterans among your Malkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkins lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Malkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malkins in 1985 was 85, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malkins 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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