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Jaik Family History

Jaik 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: Jack, Jain, Jank, Naik, Janik, Haik, Paik, Baik, Ji, Mark

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Where is the Jaik family from?

You can see how Jaik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaik family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Jaik family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaik's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jaik families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Jaik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaik 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jaik. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jaik. For the veterans among your Jaik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaik lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Jaik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jaik in 1986 was 75, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaik 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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