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Wyke Family History

Wyke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyke family from?

You can see how Wyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Wyke families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wyke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wyke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyke 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 Wyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyke. 12% of Wyke men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Wyke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyke were Butcher and House 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

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Coal Hewer
    8%
  • Colliery Deputy (below)
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Wyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyke 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Wyke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyke. For the veterans among your Wyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wyke in 1955 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyke 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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