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Lyk Family History

Lyk 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: Lye, Lyn, Luk, Dyk, Lyke, Lok, Ly, Lynk, Byk, Lu

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Where is the Lyk family from?

You can see how Lyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lyk family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyk 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 179 census records available for the last name Lyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyk 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Lyk. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lyk. For the veterans among your Lyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Lyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lyk in 1962 was 56, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyk 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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