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Gikern Family History

Gikern 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: Kern, Kiker, Wiker, Eiker, Gideon, Piker, Ikerd, Eiken, Ekern, Giere

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Where is the Gikern family from?

You can see how Gikern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gikern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gikern families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gikern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gikern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gikern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gikern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gikern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gikern. For the veterans among your Gikern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gikern

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