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Nakken Family History

Nakken 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: Bakken, Bakke, Marken, Nacke, Naden, Aken, Nannen, Dokken, Bakker

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Where is the Nakken family from?

You can see how Nakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nakken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nakken families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakken's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nakken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakken 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 Nakken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Water Proofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakken. 50% of Nakken men worked as a Water Proofer.

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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

  • Water Proofer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Nakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Nakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakken 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Nakken. 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 130 military records available for the last name Nakken. For the veterans among your Nakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nakken in 1967 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nakken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakken 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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