This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yick family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yick Family History

Yick Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 易 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Yi

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yick family from?

You can see how Yick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Yick families living in British Columbia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Yick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Yick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yick. 31% of Yick men worked as a Laundryman.

View Census Data for Yick | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laundryman
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Restaurant
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

What Yick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Yick

Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Yick. 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.

View all Yick immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Yick. For the veterans among your Yick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yick military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yick family history

Discover More

What is the average Yick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yick in 1957 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yick 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yick family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial