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Sykie Family History

Sykie 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: Dyke, Seki, Sykes, Skeie, Serie, Sylte, Nykiel, Skye, Wylie, Sobie

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Where is the Sykie family from?

You can see how Sykie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sykie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sykie families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sykie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sykie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sykie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sykie 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 Sykie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Sykie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sykie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sykie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sykie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sykie. For the veterans among your Sykie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sykie lifespan?

Average Sykie life expectancy in 1996 was 63 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 Sykie 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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