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Eyke Family History

Eyke Surname 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: Dyke, Eike, Eye, Lyke, Enke, Eke, Pyke, Hyke, Fyke, Beyke

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Where is the Eyke family from?

You can see how Eyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eyke families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eyke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eyke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eyke. 100% of Eyke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Eyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Eyke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Eyke. For the veterans among your Eyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Eyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eyke in 1954 was 66, and 44 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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