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Remkin Family History

Remkin 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: Temkin, Ruskin, Remis, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie, Raskin, Simkin, Henkin

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Where is the Remkin family from?

You can see how Remkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remkin family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Remkin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Remkin families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Remkin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Remkin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Remkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Remkin. 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 Remkin. For the veterans among your Remkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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