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Nykes Family History

Nykes 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: Sykes, Dykes, Lykes, Nytes, Hykes, Nokes, Wykes, Nye, Dyke, Naves

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Where is the Nykes family from?

You can see how Nykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nykes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nykes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Nykes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nykes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Nykes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nykes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nykes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Nykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nykes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nykes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nykes. For the veterans among your Nykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nykes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Nykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nykes in 1975 was 64, and 80 in 1991.

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