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Trcka Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Trčka): nickname from trčka ‘partridge’ or a derivative of the verb trčati (Czech) trčať (Slovak) ‘to run’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Trinka, Trnka, Straka, Triska, Jacka, Pecka, Turck, Tarka, Tack

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Where is the Trcka family from?

You can see how Trcka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trcka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trcka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Trcka family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trcka's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Trcka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trcka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trcka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trcka. 62% of Trcka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Die Maker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trcka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trcka 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Trcka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Trcka. For the veterans among your Trcka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trcka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Trcka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Trcka in 1959 was 47, and 85 in 2002.

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