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Ik Family History

Ik 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: Im, In, Sik, Vik, Ike, Wik, Ek, Ip, Ok, Ji

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Where is the Ik family from?

You can see how Ik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ik family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ik family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ik's in USA. California had the highest population of Ik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Ik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ik 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Ik. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ik. For the veterans among your Ik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ik lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ik 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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