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Tawkins Family History

Tawkins 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: Hawkins, Dawkins, Adkins, Rankins, Alkins, Makins, Parkins, Tomkins

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Where is the Tawkins family from?

You can see how Tawkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tawkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tawkins families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawkins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tawkins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tawkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawkins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tawkins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tawkins. For the veterans among your Tawkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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