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Sylak Family History

Sylak 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: Salak, Selak, Solak, Sulak, Sala, Slack, Solar, Salas, Dolak, Sak

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Where is the Sylak family from?

You can see how Sylak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sylak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sylak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sylak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylak 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 106 census records available for the last name Sylak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sylak. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sylak. For the veterans among your Sylak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sylak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sylak in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylak 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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