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Slyck Family History

Slyck 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: Slack, Slick, Black, Lock, Blick, Stock, Sack, Fleck, Block, Glock

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Where is the Slyck family from?

You can see how Slyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slyck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Slyck families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slyck's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Slyck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyck 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Slyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyck 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Slyck. 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 464 military records available for the last name Slyck. For the veterans among your Slyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Slyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slyck in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slyck 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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