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Fykes Family History

Fykes Surname Meaning

Variant of Fikes.

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


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Where is the Fykes family from?

You can see how Fykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fykes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fykes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fykes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fykes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fykes families in 1891.
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What did your Fykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fykes. 100% of Fykes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fykes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Fykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fykes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fykes. 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 125 military records available for the last name Fykes. For the veterans among your Fykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fykes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fykes in 1962 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fykes 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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