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Conkins Family History

Conkins Name 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: Corkins, Conkin, Hopkins, Collins, Dockins, Conine, Sonkin, Boykins

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Where is the Conkins family from?

You can see how Conkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conkins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Conkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Conkins family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Conkins's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Conkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conkins ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Conkins ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Conkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conkins 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Conkins. 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 21 military records available for the last name Conkins. For the veterans among your Conkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conkins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Conkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Conkins in 1974 was 59, and 78 in 2002.

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