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Ykes Family History

Ykes 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: Sykes, Dykes, Akes, Lykes, Yakes, Hykes, Yoes, Kes, Wykes, Kos

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Where is the Ykes family from?

You can see how Ykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ykes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ykes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Ykes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ykes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ykes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ykes 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 47 census records available for the last name Ykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ykes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ykes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ykes. For the veterans among your Ykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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