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Caks Family History

Caks 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: Cass, Cake, Zaks, Oaks, Saks, Waks, Laks, Pak, Cane, Ras

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Where is the Caks family from?

You can see how Caks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Caks families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Caks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Caks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caks 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Caks. 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 21 military records available for the last name Caks. For the veterans among your Caks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caks lifespan?

Average Caks life expectancy in 1986 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caks 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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