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Adkein Family History

Adkein 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: Acklin, Dein, Askin, Aken, Aden, Adkins, Dhein, Atkin, Amrein, Arkin

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Where is the Adkein family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Adkein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adkein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Adkein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adkein. For the veterans among your Adkein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adkein lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adkein

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