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Lykken Family History

Lykken Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Lokken.

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


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Where is the Lykken family from?

You can see how Lykken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lykken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lykken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Lykken families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lykken's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Lykken families in 1880.
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What did your Lykken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lykken. 40% of Lykken men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lykken women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lykken were Operator and Servant.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Lykken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lykken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lykken 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lykken. 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 149 military records available for the last name Lykken. For the veterans among your Lykken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lykken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lykken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lykken in 1962 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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