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Tyke Family History

Tyke 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: Dyke, Tyne, Tye, Lyke, Tyre, Pyke, Hyke, Fyke, Wyke, Pike

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Where is the Tyke family from?

You can see how Tyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Tyke families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tyke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tyke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyke 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 459 census records available for the last name Tyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyke 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tyke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tyke. For the veterans among your Tyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Tyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tyke in 1972 was 61, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyke 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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