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Sylka Family History

Sylka 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: Tylka, Zylka, Sylla, Sylva, Sala, Belka, Silk, Sella, Sola, Siska

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Where is the Sylka family from?

You can see how Sylka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sylka families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sylka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylka 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 Sylka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylka. 100% of Sylka men worked as a New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sylka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sylka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sylka. 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 Sylka. For the veterans among your Sylka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sylka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sylka in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylka 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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