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Cakin Family History

Cakin 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: Cain, Makin, Lakin, Eakin, Akin, Dakin, Cavin, Calkin, Carkin, Gavin

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Where is the Cakin family from?

You can see how Cakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cakin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cakin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Cakin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cakin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cakin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Cakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cakin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cakin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cakin. For the veterans among your Cakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cakin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Cakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cakin in 1984 was 67, and 45 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cakin 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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