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Gaikema Family History

Gaikema Name 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: Feikema, Barkema, Balkema, Alkema, Harkema, Buikema, Takeda, Aikman

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gaikema ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gaikema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaikema 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gaikema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 7 military records available for the last name Gaikema. For the veterans among your Gaikema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaikema lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gaikema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gaikema in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 1999.

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