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Hyek Family History

Hyek 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: Hoek, Hyjek, Hayek, Hynek, Hyer, He, Rye, Hayes, Hook, Heck

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Where is the Hyek family from?

You can see how Hyek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hyek families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hyek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hyek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyek 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 Hyek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyek. 100% of Hyek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hyek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Hyek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hyek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hyek. For the veterans among your Hyek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hyek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hyek in 1959 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyek 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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