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Uken Family History

Uken 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: Uren, Ken, Aken, Oken, Uden, Luken, Duke, Kan, Chen, Wen

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Where is the Uken family from?

You can see how Uken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Uken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Uken families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Uken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uken families in 1880.
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What did your Uken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uken. 58% of Uken 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Uken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uken 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Uken. 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 165 military records available for the last name Uken. For the veterans among your Uken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Uken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Uken in 1961 was 63, and 65 in 2001.

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