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Deykes Family History

Deykes Name Meaning

see Dicks .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Dykes, Decker, Dyke, Debes, Berkes, Denke, Sykes, Dees, Eakes, Keyes

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Where is the Deykes family from?

You can see how Deykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deykes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Deykes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Deykes family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deykes's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Deykes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deykes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deykes. 100% of Deykes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Deykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deykes 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Deykes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Deykes. For the veterans among your Deykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deykes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Deykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deykes in 1973 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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