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Pajka Family History

Pajka 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: Palka, Majka, Papka, Pak, Papa, Laska, Paske, Pack, Palla, Vajda

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Where is the Pajka family from?

You can see how Pajka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pajka families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pajka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pajka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pajka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pajka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pajka. 100% of Pajka 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 76 census records available for the last name Pajka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajka 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pajka. 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 61 military records available for the last name Pajka. For the veterans among your Pajka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pajka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pajka in 1976 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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