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Stoyka Family History

Stoyka 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: Stopka, Soyka, Stock, Stork, Stoke, Straka, Stokke, Slomka, Smolka

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Where is the Stoyka family from?

You can see how Stoyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Stoyka families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Stoyka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Stoyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoyka 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 Stoyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoyka. 39% of Stoyka 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
    39%
  • Coal Loader
    31%
  • Press Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Stoyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Stoyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoyka 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Stoyka. 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 76 military records available for the last name Stoyka. For the veterans among your Stoyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoyka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stoyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stoyka in 1955 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoyka 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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