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Ilka Family History

Ilka 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: Zilka, Bilka, Villa, Ida, Vila, Lipka, Iida, Wilk, Belka, Issa

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Where is the Ilka family from?

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

What did your Ilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ilka. 100% of Ilka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Ilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilka 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ilka. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ilka. For the veterans among your Ilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Ilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ilka in 1969 was 55, and 86 in 1999.

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