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Fyke Family History

Fyke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Feick. Compare Fike.

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


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Where is the Fyke family from?

You can see how Fyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fyke families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fyke's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fyke families in 1891.
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What did your Fyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fyke. 29% of Fyke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fyke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fyke were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

What Fyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyke 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Fyke. 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 489 military records available for the last name Fyke. For the veterans among your Fyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fyke in 1951 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyke 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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