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Sikes Family History

Sikes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sykes.

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


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Where is the Sikes family from?

You can see how Sikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Sikes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sikes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sikes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikes 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 Sikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sikes. 100% of Sikes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sikes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Sikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sikes. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Sikes. For the veterans among your Sikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sikes in 1946 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sikes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikes 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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