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Yik Family History

Yik Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 易 and 羿 see Yi 3 and 9.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Yik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Yik families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yik's in USA. California had the highest population of Yik families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Yik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yik. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yik. For the veterans among your Yik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Yik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yik in 1971 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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