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Dacken Family History

Dacken 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: Docken, Macken, Dicken, Backen, Dicker, Bracken, Hacker, Ducker

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Where is the Dacken family from?

You can see how Dacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dacken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dacken families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dacken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dacken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dacken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dacken. 62% of Dacken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farm Hand
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Dacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacken 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dacken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dacken. For the veterans among your Dacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dacken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dacken in 1967 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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