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Syks Family History

Syks 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, Syms, Ryks, Saks, Sok, Sas, Sens, Dyke, Sak, Socks

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Where is the Syks family from?

You can see how Syks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Syks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Syks family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Syks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syks 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 Syks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syks. 58% of Syks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Syks women worked as a Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Syks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Syks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syks 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Syks. 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 54 military records available for the last name Syks. For the veterans among your Syks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syks lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Syks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Syks in 1999 was 57, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syks 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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