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Tylk Family History

Tylk Name 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: Tulk, Tylka, Turk, Toll, Tack, Lyle, Tull, Tell, Volk, Falk

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Where is the Tylk family from?

You can see how Tylk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tylk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tylk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tylk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tylk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tylk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tylk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tylk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tylk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tylk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tylk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Tylk. For the veterans among your Tylk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tylk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Tylk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tylk in 1972 was 87, and 84 in 1990.

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