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Frkin Family History

Frkin 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: Frein, Forkin, Frain, Fruin, Orkin, Arkin, Drain, Makin, Fruit, Lakin

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Where is the Frkin family from?

You can see how Frkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frkin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Frkin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Frkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Frkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frkin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Frkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Frkin. For the veterans among your Frkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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