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Gilka Family History

Gilka 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: Zilka, Galka, Bilka, Gill, Giles, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Lipka, Wilk

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Where is the Gilka family from?

You can see how Gilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilka family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilka's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gilka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilka 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 Gilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reporter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilka. 100% of Gilka men worked as a Reporter.

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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

  • Reporter
    100%

What Gilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Gilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gilka. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gilka. For the veterans among your Gilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gilka in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilka 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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