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Slyke Family History

Slyke 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: Lyke, Slye, Blake, Lye, Lake, Lyle, Dyke, Lyde, Luke, Clyne

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Where is the Slyke family from?

You can see how Slyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Slyke families living in Florida. This was about 43% of all the recorded Slyke's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Slyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyke 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 Slyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slyke. 22% of Slyke men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Slyke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slyke were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Slyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Slyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyke 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Slyke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slyke. For the veterans among your Slyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Slyke in 1955 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slyke 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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