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Palkins Family History

Palkins 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: Alkins, Parkins, Calkins, Hawkins, Filkins, Palin, Malkin, Parkin

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Where is the Palkins family from?

You can see how Palkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Palkins families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Palkins family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkins's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Palkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Palkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkins 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Palkins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Palkins. For the veterans among your Palkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkins lifespan?

Average Palkins life expectancy in 1993 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkins 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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