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Sylk Family History

Sylk 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: Silk, Salk, Selk, Sok, Sala, Sol, Sale, Sack, Salm, Sell

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Where is the Sylk family from?

You can see how Sylk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sylk families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Sylk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sylk families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sylk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturire was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sylk. 100% of Sylk women worked as a Couturire.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Sylk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sylk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylk 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sylk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sylk. For the veterans among your Sylk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylk lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Sylk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sylk in 1978 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylk 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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