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Pilka Family History

Pilka 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: Polka, Zilka, Pelka, Palka, Spilka, Pilla, Bilka, Pike, Pille, Villa

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Where is the Pilka family from?

You can see how Pilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pilka families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pilka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pilka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilka 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 Pilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilka. 34% of Pilka men worked as a Logger.

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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

  • Logger
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Trapper
    34%

What Pilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Pilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilka 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pilka. 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 81 military records available for the last name Pilka. For the veterans among your Pilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Pilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pilka in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilka 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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