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Lafka Family History

Lafka 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: Laska, Kafka, Latka, Lanka, Lapka, Landa, Lake, Lipka, Lala, Lada

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Where is the Lafka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafka 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 Lafka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafka. 100% of Lafka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Lafka women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Lafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lafka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lafka. For the veterans among your Lafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Lafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lafka in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 1998.

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