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Zylaka Family History

Zylaka 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: Zylka, Zilka, Zelaya, Tylka, Zyla, Blake, Laska, Lake, Lala, Lada

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Where is the Zylaka family from?

You can see how Zylaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zylaka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zylaka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zylaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zylaka 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 2 census records available for the last name Zylaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylaka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zylaka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zylaka. For the veterans among your Zylaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylaka lifespan?

Average Zylaka life expectancy in 1981 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylaka 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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