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Hyke Family History

Hyke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heike or its Dutch equivalent Heijke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyke family from?

You can see how Hyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Hyke families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hyke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hyke families in 1891.
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What did your Hyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourersugar Factoryheav Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hyke. 100% of Hyke men worked as a Labourersugar Factoryheav Work and 100% of Hyke 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourersugar Factoryheav Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyke 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hyke. 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 417 military records available for the last name Hyke. For the veterans among your Hyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hyke in 1952 was 25, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyke 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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