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Sylten Family History

Sylten 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: Sylte, Holten, Salter, Sultan, Sylvan, Sellen, Nylen, Bolten, Soltes

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Where is the Sylten family from?

You can see how Sylten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sylten families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylten's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Sylten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylten 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 52 census records available for the last name Sylten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylten 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sylten. 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 Sylten. For the veterans among your Sylten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sylten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sylten in 1972 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylten 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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