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Syk Family History

Syk 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: Sok, Sak, Sik, Suk, Dyk, Sek, Sy, Byk, Yu, Son

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Where is the Syk family from?

You can see how Syk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Syk families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Syk family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Syk's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Syk families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Syk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syk 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Syk. 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 28 military records available for the last name Syk. For the veterans among your Syk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syk lifespan?

Average Syk life expectancy in 1996 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syk 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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