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Dackens Family History

Dackens 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: Dickens, Dockens, Dockins, Dickes, Mickens, Docken, Rackers, Macken

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Where is the Dackens family from?

You can see how Dackens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dackens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dackens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dackens families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dackens's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dackens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dackens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dackens 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 Dackens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Dackens. For the veterans among your Dackens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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