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Syke Family History

Syke Surname Meaning

see Sykes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Syke family from?

You can see how Syke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Syke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Syke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syke 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 Syke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Syke. 100% of Syke men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 60% of Syke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • School Mistress
    20%

What Syke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Syke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syke 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Syke. 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 295 military records available for the last name Syke. For the veterans among your Syke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Syke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Syke in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syke 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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