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Jarkin Family History

Jarkin 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: Larkin, Markin, Parkin, Harkin, Jardin, Arkin, Barkin, Jarmin, Carkin

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Where is the Jarkin family from?

You can see how Jarkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jarkin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jarkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Jarkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarkin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jarkin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jarkin. For the veterans among your Jarkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarkin lifespan?

Average Jarkin life expectancy in 1970 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarkin 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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