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Mken Family History

Mken 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: Ken, Moen, Aken, Men, Oken, Meng, Mun, Kan, Min, Main

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Where is the Mken family from?

You can see how Mken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Mken families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 15 Mken families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mken's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mken families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mken 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mken. 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 Mken. For the veterans among your Mken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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