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Sylla Family History

Sylla Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Guinea): from the name of the Sylla clan of the Soninke people interpreted as ‘horse people’ (see Cisse).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sylla family from?

You can see how Sylla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sylla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sylla family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylla's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sylla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sylla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylla. 53% of Sylla men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Sylla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Sylla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylla 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Sylla. 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 235 military records available for the last name Sylla. For the veterans among your Sylla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sylla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sylla in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylla 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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