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Indyk Family History

Indyk 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: Mendyk, Andy, Dyk, Lindy, Kindy, Inda, Rindy, Endy, Linde, Zink

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Where is the Indyk family from?

You can see how Indyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Indyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Indyk families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Indyk's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Indyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indyk 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 Indyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Butcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Indyk. 34% of Indyk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Indyk women worked as a Butcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Indyk were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Indyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Indyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indyk 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Indyk. 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 85 military records available for the last name Indyk. For the veterans among your Indyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indyk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Indyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Indyk in 1957 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Indyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indyk 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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