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Dykenga Family History

Dykenga Name 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: Dykema, Iyengar, Dyke, Deng, Dykes, Sikkenga, Dykstra, Mckenna, Ryken

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Where is the Dykenga family from?

You can see how Dykenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dykenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dykenga families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dykenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dykenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dykenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dykenga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dykenga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dykenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykenga 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 Dykenga. 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 Dykenga. For the veterans among your Dykenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykenga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Dykenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dykenga in 1962 was 84, and 68 in 1998.

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