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Hyke Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heike or its Dutch equivalent Heijke.

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


Similar surnames: Fyke, Hoke, Hyre, Hyle, Hyde, Dyke, Hake, Hire, Coke, Wykle

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Where is the Hyke family from?

You can see how Hyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hyke families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hyke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hyke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyke. 36% of Hyke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hyke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyke were Painter and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyke 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hyke. 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 417 military records available for the last name Hyke. For the veterans among your Hyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hyke in 1952 was 25, and 59 in 2004.

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