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Tylke Family History

Tylke 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: Tylka, Lyle, Dyke, Pyle, Kyle, Tulk, Tyler, Belke, Hilke, Oelke

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Where is the Tylke family from?

You can see how Tylke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tylke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tylke families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tylke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tylke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tylke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tylke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%
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What Tylke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Tylke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tylke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tylke. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tylke. For the veterans among your Tylke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tylke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tylke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tylke in 1968 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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