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Kuyken Family History

Kuyken 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: Kuiken, Kunkel, Lueken, Lucken, Boyken, Ryken, Kuker, Kuske, Kaysen

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kuyken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuyken 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kuyken. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kuyken. For the veterans among your Kuyken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuyken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kuyken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kuyken in 1969 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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