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Hytken Family History

Hytken 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: Hyden, Heiken, Hatten, Hylen, Hemken, Ryken, Oetken, Aitken, Hawken

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Where is the Hytken family from?

You can see how Hytken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hytken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hytken family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Hytken's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hytken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hytken 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 Hytken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hytken. 100% of Hytken men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Hytken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hytken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hytken 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hytken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hytken. For the veterans among your Hytken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hytken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hytken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hytken in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hytken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hytken 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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