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Paika Family History

Paika 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: Palka, Paiva, Paik, Papka, Pike, Pak, Papa, Laska, Taira, Paske

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Where is the Paika family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paika. 67% of Paika 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Paika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Paika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paika 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Paika. 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 28 military records available for the last name Paika. For the veterans among your Paika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paika lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Paika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paika in 1984 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paika 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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