Sylke Family History

Sylke Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Sylte, Selke, Silke, Sylve, Sale, Lyle, Dyke, Pyle, Kyle, Selle

690 record(s) for Sylke

399	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
112	Census and Voter Lists
154	Member Trees

Where is the Sylke family from?

You can see how Sylke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sylke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylke families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sylke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylke.

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

Laborer

100%

What Sylke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 112 census records available for the last name Sylke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Sylke. 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.

Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Sylke. For the veterans among your Sylke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sylke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sylke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sylke in 1968 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylke 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.