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Wykstra Family History

Wykstra 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: Dykstra, Zylstra, Westra, Lastra, Hamstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Wydra

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Where is the Wykstra family from?

You can see how Wykstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wykstra family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wykstra's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Wykstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykstra 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 Wykstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wykstra. 50% of Wykstra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Coating
    50%

What Wykstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Wykstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykstra 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wykstra. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wykstra. For the veterans among your Wykstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wykstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wykstra in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wykstra 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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