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Nyikes Family History

Nyikes 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: Nies, Sykes, Heikes, Dykes, Niles, Noakes, Mikes, Neises, Nikas

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What did your Nyikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyikes. 100% of Nyikes men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Nyikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyikes 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nyikes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nyikes. For the veterans among your Nyikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyikes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Nyikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nyikes in 1957 was 57, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyikes 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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