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Wyke Family History

Wyke Name Meaning

English: variant of Wick .

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


Similar surnames: Wike, Wykes, Wyne, Wyre, Pyke, Wyse, Wyle, Wicke, Coke, Dyke

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Where is the Wyke family from?

You can see how Wyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Wyke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wyke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wyke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyke. 26% of Wyke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wyke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyke were Labor and 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyke 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Wyke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyke. For the veterans among your Wyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wyke in 1955 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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