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Bylek Family History

Bylek 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: Bolek, Bilek, Balek, Byle, Byler, Byles, Oyler, Bobek, Lyle, Bleak

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Where is the Bylek family from?

You can see how Bylek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bylek families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bylek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bylek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bylek 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 39 census records available for the last name Bylek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylek 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 Bylek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Bylek. For the veterans among your Bylek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bylek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bylek in 1967 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bylek 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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