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Seiken Family History

Seiken 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: Heiken, Seiden, Eiken, Geiken, Seikel, Heiden, Seiger, Eisen, Heien

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Where is the Seiken family from?

You can see how Seiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seiken family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Seiken's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Seiken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seiken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Seiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiken 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Seiken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Seiken. For the veterans among your Seiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Seiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seiken in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2000.

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