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Paken Family History

Paken 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: Palen, Aken, Paden, Pake, Papen, Paben, Eaken, Haken, Pan, Pike

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Where is the Paken family from?

You can see how Paken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Paken families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paken's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Paken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paken 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 150 census records available for the last name Paken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paken 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Paken. 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 25 military records available for the last name Paken. For the veterans among your Paken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paken lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Paken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paken in 1984 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paken 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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