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Wyks Family History

Wyks 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: Ryks, Wyka, Waks, Wyss, Wykes, Wyke, Wass, Dyke, Sykes, Waas

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Where is the Wyks family from?

You can see how Wyks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wyks family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyks's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wyks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyks 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 Wyks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wyks. 100% of Wyks women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wyks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wyks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyks 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 Wyks. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wyks. For the veterans among your Wyks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyks lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Wyks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wyks in 1972 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyks 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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