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Licka Family History

Licka 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: Lipka, Micka, Lick, Liska, Licea, Litka, Wicka, Laska, Lock, Blick

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Where is the Licka family from?

You can see how Licka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Licka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Licka families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Licka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Licka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Licka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Licka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Licka. 43% of Licka men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Contractor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Licka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Licka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licka 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Licka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Licka. For the veterans among your Licka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Licka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Licka in 1965 was 59, and 83 in 2000.

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