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Aeiken Family History

Aeiken 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: Heiken, Eiken, Geiken, Aiken, Heiden, Eisen, Heien, Leiker, Eike

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Where is the Aeiken family from?

You can see how Aeiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aeiken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aeiken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Aeiken families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aeiken's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Aeiken families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Aeiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aeiken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Aeiken. 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 1 military records available for the last name Aeiken. For the veterans among your Aeiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aeiken lifespan?

Average Aeiken life expectancy in 1988 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aeiken 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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