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Sykela Family History

Sykela Surname 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: Jokela, Sekula, Sykes, Savela, Skala, Sykora, Sekel, Makela, Sylla

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Where is the Sykela family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Sykela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sykela 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sykela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Sykela. For the veterans among your Sykela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sykela lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Sykela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sykela in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sykela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sykela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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