History of your Surname
Get access to Hyk family records.Start a free trial

Hyk Family History

Hyk Name 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: Dyk, Hy, Hak, Byk, Hyke, Yu, Han, Hay, Ham, Pak

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Hyk family from?

You can see how Hyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hyk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hyk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Hyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hyk

Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Hyk. 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 Hyk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Hyk. For the veterans among your Hyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hyk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hyk family history

Discover More

What is the average Hyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hyk in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyk

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hyk family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hyk last name

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