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Scotka Family History

Scotka 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: Cotta, Scorza, Scotto, Slomka, Cota, Smolka, Shonka, Scoma, Sojka

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Where is the Scotka family from?

You can see how Scotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scotka families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scotka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Scotka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotka 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 Scotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scotka. 67% of Scotka 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 Scotka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Scotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Scotka. 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 42 military records available for the last name Scotka. For the veterans among your Scotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Scotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scotka in 1960 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotka 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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