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Lykens Family History

Lykens Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of Flemish Likens. Variant of Lykins a surname of Swedish origin. Compare Lycans.

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


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Where is the Lykens family from?

You can see how Lykens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lykens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lykens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lykens families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lykens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lykens families in 1891.
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What did your Lykens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lykens. 32% of Lykens men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lykens women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lykens were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Lykens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lykens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lykens 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Lykens. 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 734 military records available for the last name Lykens. For the veterans among your Lykens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lykens lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lykens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lykens in 1954 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lykens 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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