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Wykom Family History

Wykom 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: Wixom, Wyka, Wykle, Wakim, Yokom, Byrom, Wykes, Wyke, Waskom, Wykoff

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Where is the Wykom family from?

You can see how Wykom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wykom family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wykom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wykom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykom 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 26 census records available for the last name Wykom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykom 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wykom. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wykom. For the veterans among your Wykom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykom lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Wykom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wykom in 1972 was 87, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wykom 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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