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Hypke Family History

Hypke 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: Hopke, Hipke, Hapke, Hyke, Hyde, Hope, Happe, Dyke, Humke, Hake

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Where is the Hypke family from?

You can see how Hypke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hypke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hypke families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hypke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hypke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hypke 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 73 census records available for the last name Hypke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hypke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hypke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hypke. For the veterans among your Hypke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hypke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hypke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hypke in 1968 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hypke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hypke 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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