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Sylko Family History

Sylko 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: Salko, Valko, Silk, Milko, Soldo, Salto, Salvo, Sullo, Salk, Palko

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Where is the Sylko family from?

You can see how Sylko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylko family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sylko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylko 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 15 census records available for the last name Sylko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylko 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sylko. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sylko. For the veterans among your Sylko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylko lifespan?

Average Sylko life expectancy in 1994 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylko 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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