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Kuyk Family History

Kuyk 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: Kuk, Kuck, Kurk, Ku, Turk, Kay, Buck, Duck, Kuhl, Kye

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Where is the Kuyk family from?

You can see how Kuyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kuyk families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kuyk's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kuyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuyk. 100% of Kuyk men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Kuyk women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kuyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Kuyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuyk 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Kuyk. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kuyk. For the veterans among your Kuyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuyk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kuyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kuyk in 1970 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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