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Huyck Family History

Huyck Surname Meaning

Flemish: from Middle Dutch huyck ‘long hooded cloak’

a metonymic occupational name for a cloak maker

or a nickname for someone who normally wore such a cloak.

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


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Where is the Huyck family from?

You can see how Huyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huyck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Huyck families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Huyck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Huyck families in 1911.
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What did your Huyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huyck. 28% of Huyck men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Huyck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huyck were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Huyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huyck 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Huyck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Huyck. For the veterans among your Huyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huyck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Huyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huyck in 1956 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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