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Cykes Family History

Cykes 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, Dykes, Lykes, Hykes, Wykes, Cyrus, Dyke, Mynes, Rokes, Takes

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Where is the Cykes family from?

You can see how Cykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cykes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cykes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cykes family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cykes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cykes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cykes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cykes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cykes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cykes. For the veterans among your Cykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cykes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Cykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cykes in 1977 was 67, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cykes 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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