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Styx Family History

Styx 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: Stys, Say, Star, Six, Styer, Tax, Tye, Shy, Sax, Stam

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Where is the Styx family from?

You can see how Styx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Styx family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Styx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Styx families living in Illinois. This was about 72% of all the recorded Styx's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Styx families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Styx 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 Styx ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Box Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Styx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styx 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Styx. 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 312 military records available for the last name Styx. For the veterans among your Styx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styx lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Styx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Styx in 1964 was 63, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Styx 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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