Shykes Family History

Shykes 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: Sykes, Hykes, Stakes, Dykes, Rhynes, Spyker, Shives, Hynes, Hypes, Shames

394	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
75	Census and Voter Lists
585	Member Trees

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Where is the Shykes family from?

You can see how Shykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shykes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shykes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shykes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shykes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shykes 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 Shykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shykes.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Mechanic

50%

What Shykes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 75 census records available for the last name Shykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shykes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Shykes. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Shykes. For the veterans among your Shykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shykes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shykes in 1965 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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Shykes Surname Meaning

Where is the Shykes family from?

What did your Shykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shykes.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Mechanic

50%

What Shykes family records will you find?

What is the average Shykes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shykes in 1965 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

Shykes Family History

Shykes Surname Meaning

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Shykes Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shykes

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Where is the Shykes family from?

What did your Shykes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Shykes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shykes family history

What is the average Shykes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shykes family tree

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