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Sykers Family History

Sykers 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, Syers, Byers, Ayers, Myers, Dykes, Rakers, Akers, Sweers

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Where is the Sykers family from?

You can see how Sykers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sykers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sykers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sykers families living in Alabama. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sykers's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sykers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sykers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sykers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sykers 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sykers. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sykers. For the veterans among your Sykers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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