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Jaken Family History

Jaken 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: Aken, Jakes, Jakel, Eaken, Jake, Haken, Baker, Hagen, James, Jason

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Where is the Jaken family from?

You can see how Jaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jaken families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Jaken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaken. 100% of Jaken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaken women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jaken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Jaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaken 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jaken. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jaken. For the veterans among your Jaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jaken in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaken 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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