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Royka Family History

Royka 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: Soyka, Rock, Rook, Rosa, Rota, Roy, Roda, Royce, Ryba, Roza

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Where is the Royka family from?

You can see how Royka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Royka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Royka families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Royka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Royka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Royka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Royka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Royka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Royka. For the veterans among your Royka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Royka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Royka in 1960 was 60, and 60 in 2003.

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