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Mtken Family History

Mtken 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: Makin, Ken, Mayen, Steen, Moen, Stien, Moren, Molen, Then, Morken

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Where is the Mtken family from?

You can see how Mtken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mtken family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mtken family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mtken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mtken families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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