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Tyk Family History

Tyk 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: Tak, Tye, Dyk, Byk, Ty, Tyo, Yu, Pak, Sok, Tan

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Where is the Tyk family from?

You can see how Tyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Tyk families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tyk's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Tyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyk 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 Tyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyk. 100% of Tyk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tyk women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Tyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Tyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyk 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tyk. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tyk. For the veterans among your Tyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tyk in 1969 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyk 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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