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Kyker Family History

Kyker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Keicher. Compare Kiker.

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


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Where is the Kyker family from?

You can see how Kyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kyker families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyker's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kyker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyker 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 Kyker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyker. 41% of Kyker men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kyker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyker were Teacher 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
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Teacher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Kyker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyker 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kyker. 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 559 military records available for the last name Kyker. For the veterans among your Kyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kyker in 1961 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kyker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyker 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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