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Ikes Family History

Ikes 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: Ike, Ives, Iles, Imes, Akes, Mikes, Ines, Likes, Fikes, Ickes

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Where is the Ikes family from?

You can see how Ikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ikes family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Ikes's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Ikes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ikes 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 Ikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikes. 100% of Ikes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ikes women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Ikes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Ikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikes 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ikes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ikes. For the veterans among your Ikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Ikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ikes in 1973 was 76, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ikes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ikes 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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