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Dojka Family History

Dojka 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: Sojka, Dock, Polka, Oja, Dona, Dorta, Dora, Doak, Donna, Dutka

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Where is the Dojka family from?

You can see how Dojka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dojka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dojka families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dojka's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dojka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dojka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dojka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Galvanizer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dojka. 50% of Dojka men worked as a Galvanizer and 100% of Dojka women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Galvanizer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Dojka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dojka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dojka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dojka. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Dojka. For the veterans among your Dojka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dojka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dojka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dojka in 1968 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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