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Zykes Family History

Zykes 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: Sykes, Dykes, Lykes, Hykes, Wykes, Dyke, Mynes, Rokes, Takes, Oakes

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Where is the Zykes family from?

You can see how Zykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zykes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zykes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zykes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zykes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zykes 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 37 census records available for the last name Zykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zykes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zykes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Zykes. For the veterans among your Zykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zykes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Zykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zykes in 1976 was 80, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zykes 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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