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Stykes Family History

Stykes 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: Sykes, Stakes, Styles, Stukes, Stokes, Stoker, Stoke, Takes, Stryker

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Where is the Stykes family from?

You can see how Stykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stykes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stykes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stykes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stykes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Stykes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stykes 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 Stykes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Stykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stykes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Stykes. 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 72 military records available for the last name Stykes. For the veterans among your Stykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stykes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stykes in 1966 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stykes 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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