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Lyck Family History

Lyck 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: Lock, Luck, Lick, Leck, Lack, Dyck, Lynk, Beck, Lynch, Black

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Where is the Lyck family from?

You can see how Lyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lyck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyck 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 Lyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyck. 100% of Lyck women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Lyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyck 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Lyck. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lyck. For the veterans among your Lyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyck lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Lyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lyck in 1975 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyck 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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