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Lykins Family History

Lykins Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Lyckan (via various intermediate forms including Lycon): habitational name from Lyckan a place in Värmland Sweden.

The surname Lyckan is not found in Sweden.

Compare Likens Likins Lycan and Lykens.

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


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Where is the Lykins family from?

You can see how Lykins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lykins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lykins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lykins families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lykins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lykins families in 1891.
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What did your Lykins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lykins. 27% of Lykins men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lykins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lykins were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lykins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lykins 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Lykins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lykins. For the veterans among your Lykins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lykins lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lykins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lykins in 1946 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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