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Saikin Family History

Saikin 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: Saiki, Salkin, Aikin, Saeki, Sabin, Hankin, Savin, Haskin, Makin

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Where is the Saikin family from?

You can see how Saikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saikin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saikin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saikin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Saikin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saikin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Saikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saikin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Saikin. 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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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Saikin. For the veterans among your Saikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saikin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Saikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saikin in 1956 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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