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Shyken Family History

Shyken 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: Shen, Hyden, Sykes, Stoken, Boyken, Spyker, Hylen, Showen, Ryken

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Where is the Shyken family from?

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

What did your Shyken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shyken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyken 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shyken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shyken. For the veterans among your Shyken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shyken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shyken in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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