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Hylkema Family History

Hylkema 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: Balkema, Alkema, Harkema, Rypkema, Dykema, Halsema, Hilke, Hellem

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Where is the Hylkema family from?

You can see how Hylkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylkema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hylkema families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hylkema's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hylkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylkema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hylkema. 50% of Hylkema men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hylkema women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hylkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Hylkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylkema 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Hylkema. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hylkema. For the veterans among your Hylkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylkema lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hylkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hylkema in 1956 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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