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Kuiken Family History

Kuiken Surname Meaning

Dutch: probably a nickname from kuiken ‘chicken’. The name is found mainly in Friesland. Compare Van Kuiken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kuiken family from?

You can see how Kuiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuiken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kuiken families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kuiken's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kuiken families in 1891.
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What did your Kuiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuiken. 33% of Kuiken men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kuiken women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuiken were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuiken 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Kuiken. 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 425 military records available for the last name Kuiken. For the veterans among your Kuiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuiken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kuiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kuiken in 1956 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

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