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Zyka Family History

Zyka 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: Zika, Pyka, Zyla, Zylka, Wyka, Zara, Dyke, Ryba, Zima, Zola

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Where is the Zyka family from?

You can see how Zyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zyka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zyka. 100% of Zyka women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Zyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyka 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zyka. 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 87 military records available for the last name Zyka. For the veterans among your Zyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyka lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1986, in the United States, Zyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zyka in 1948 was 45, and 81 in 1986.

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