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Laka Family History

Laka 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, Lake, Lala, Lada, Lama, Lapa, Lata, Baka, Luka, Latka

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Where is the Laka family from?

You can see how Laka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Laka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Laka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Laka families in 1880.
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What did your Laka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laka. 40% of Laka 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Picker
    30%
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Laka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laka 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Laka. 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 128 military records available for the last name Laka. For the veterans among your Laka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Laka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laka in 1969 was 81, and 49 in 2002.

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