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Lykes Family History

Lykes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lyke 2 with excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in Britain. In the US it is found chiefly in AL and SC.

Possibly also an altered form of Lyke 1, a surname of Flemish origin with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Lykes family from?

You can see how Lykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lykes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lykes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 713 Lykes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lykes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lykes families in 1891.
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What did your Lykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lykes. 100% of Lykes men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Lykes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lykes. 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 905 military records available for the last name Lykes. For the veterans among your Lykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lykes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lykes in 1958 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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