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Deaken Family History

Deaken Surname Meaning

see Deacon. see Dicken.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deaken family from?

You can see how Deaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deaken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Deaken families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Deaken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deaken families in 1891.
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What did your Deaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deaken. 100% of Deaken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Deaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaken 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Deaken. 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 72 military records available for the last name Deaken. For the veterans among your Deaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Deaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deaken in 1963 was 81, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deaken 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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