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Gaken Family History

Gaken 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: Galen, Aken, Gaden, Gapen, Gagen, Garen, Eaken, Haken, Gale, Gavin

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Where is the Gaken family from?

You can see how Gaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gaken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gaken families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gaken's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaken 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 121 census records available for the last name Gaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaken 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gaken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gaken. For the veterans among your Gaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaken in 1962 was 51, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaken 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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