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Shawklin Family History

Shawklin 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: Shanklin, Shatkin, Shamblin, Franklin, Hankin, Haskin, Chaplin

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Where is the Shawklin family from?

You can see how Shawklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawklin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Shawklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shawklin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawklin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shawklin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Shawklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawklin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shawklin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shawklin. For the veterans among your Shawklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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