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Whykes Family History

Whykes 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: Hykes, Wykes, Sykes, Dykes, Wickes, Rhynes, Hynes, Hypes, Wilkes

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Where is the Whykes family from?

You can see how Whykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whykes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whykes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whykes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Whykes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Whykes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whykes 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Whykes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whykes. For the veterans among your Whykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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