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Sylos Family History

Sylos 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: Sales, Solis, Salas, Milos, Simos, Delos, Sykes, Silas, Klos, Clos

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Where is the Sylos family from?

You can see how Sylos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sylos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sylos family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sylos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylos 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 36 census records available for the last name Sylos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylos 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sylos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sylos. For the veterans among your Sylos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Sylos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sylos in 1973 was 61, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylos 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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