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Pikka Family History

Pikka 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: Pike, Pick, Lipka, Pink, Pica, Siska, Zika, Pisa, Pinta, Polka

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Where is the Pikka family from?

You can see how Pikka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pikka family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pikka's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pikka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pikka 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 Pikka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pikka. 50% of Pikka men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Pikka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Pikka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikka 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pikka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pikka. For the veterans among your Pikka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pikka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pikka in 1964 was 61, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pikka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pikka 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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