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Alkin Family History

Alkin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Alkin, a pet form of names such as Alan, Alexander, and Alice, the name derives its meaning and usage.

The diminutive suffix -kin is added to create a more affectionate or familiar form of the original names.

This naming convention reflects the linguistic characteristics of Middle English, where diminutives were common in personal naming.

For comparison, one can refer to the name Alcock, which shares similar origins and characteristics.

Understanding the roots of names like Alkin provides insight into the evolution of language and naming practices over time.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Alkin family from?

You can see how Alkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 51 Alkin families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Alkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alkin. 26% of Alkin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alkin women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Alkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alkin 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Alkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 299 military records available for the last name Alkin. For the veterans among your Alkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Alkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alkin in 1964 was 85, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alkin 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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