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Hykin Family History

Hykin 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: Hain, Yin, Hankin, Hyun, Hyden, Haskin, Makin, Hakim, Helin, Lakin

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Where is the Hykin family from?

You can see how Hykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hykin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hykin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hykin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hykin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hykin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hykin 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 Hykin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Acetylene Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hykin. 100% of Hykin men worked as an Acetylene Worker and 82% of Hykin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Acetylene Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic
    19%

What Hykin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Hykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hykin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hykin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hykin. For the veterans among your Hykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hykin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hykin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hykin in 1969 was 68, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hykin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hykin 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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