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Dalka Family History

Dalka Surname 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: Kalka, Galka, Palka, Malka, Dalke, Dulka, Laska, Sala, Dale, Falla

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Where is the Dalka family from?

You can see how Dalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dalka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dalka family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalka's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Dalka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalka. 34% of Dalka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dalka women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalka were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalka 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dalka. 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 106 military records available for the last name Dalka. For the veterans among your Dalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dalka in 1962 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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