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Bykerk Family History

Bykerk 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: Byker, Baker, Berk, Byers, Boker, Byrer, Ryker, Buerk, Buker, Kyker

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Where is the Bykerk family from?

You can see how Bykerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bykerk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bykerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bykerk families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bykerk's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bykerk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bykerk 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 Bykerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bykerk. 46% of Bykerk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bykerk women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bykerk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Bykerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bykerk 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Bykerk. 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 123 military records available for the last name Bykerk. For the veterans among your Bykerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bykerk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bykerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bykerk in 1970 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bykerk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bykerk 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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