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Whyke Family History

Whyke Surname Meaning

see Wick.

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


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Where is the Whyke family from?

You can see how Whyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whyke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Whyke families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Whyke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whyke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyke 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 Whyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer General and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyke. 100% of Whyke men worked as a Labourer General and 90% of Whyke 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

  • Labourer General
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Drass Sawing Machinist
    10%

What Whyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Whyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Whyke. 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 47 military records available for the last name Whyke. For the veterans among your Whyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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