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Lejka Family History

Lejka 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: Leja, Cejka, Laska, Lipka, Leake, Belka, Berka, Leikam, Leva, Lesky

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Where is the Lejka family from?

You can see how Lejka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lejka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lejka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lejka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lejka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Lejka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lejka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lejka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Lejka. For the veterans among your Lejka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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