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Sycks Family History

Sycks 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: Socks, Sacks, Sachs, Sack, Sykes, Syers, Sock, Seck, Rocks, Hicks

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Where is the Sycks family from?

You can see how Sycks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sycks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sycks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sycks families living in Wiltshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sycks's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sycks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sycks 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 Sycks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sycks. 38% of Sycks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

What Sycks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Sycks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sycks 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sycks. 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 285 military records available for the last name Sycks. For the veterans among your Sycks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sycks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sycks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sycks in 1964 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sycks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sycks 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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