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Hylek Family History

Hylek 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: Hyjek, Hylen, Hynek, Halek, Hyler, Hyle, Hyles, Hale, Hyde, Oyler

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Where is the Hylek family from?

You can see how Hylek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hylek family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hylek's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Hylek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hylek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hylek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hylek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hylek. For the veterans among your Hylek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hylek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hylek in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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