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Shaiken Family History

Shaiken 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: Chaiken, Heiken, Shaheen, Thalken, Sharkey, Shatkin, Chaikin, Shain

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Where is the Shaiken family from?

You can see how Shaiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaiken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaiken family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaiken's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaiken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaiken 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 126 census records available for the last name Shaiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaiken 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shaiken. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shaiken. For the veterans among your Shaiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaiken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shaiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shaiken in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaiken 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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