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Unkin Family History

Unkin 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: Unwin, Junkin, Dunkin, Hankin, Makin, Lakin, Kin, Ruskin, Elkin

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Where is the Unkin family from?

You can see how Unkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unkin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Unkin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Unkin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Unkin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Unkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unkin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Unkin. 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 Unkin. For the veterans among your Unkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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