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Hykes Family History

Hykes Surname Meaning

Czech (Hykeš): from a derivative of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh). Americanized form of North German Heikes.

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


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Where is the Hykes family from?

You can see how Hykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hykes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hykes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hykes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hykes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hykes families in 1891.
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What did your Hykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hykes. 100% of Hykes 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hykes 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Hykes. 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 399 military records available for the last name Hykes. For the veterans among your Hykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hykes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hykes in 1959 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hykes 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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