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Syka Family History

Syka 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: Pyka, Wyka, Soyka, Sok, Sala, Sada, Sa, Sama, Sakai, Seda

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Where is the Syka family from?

You can see how Syka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Syka families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syka's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Syka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syka 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 Syka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syka. 100% of Syka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Syka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Syka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syka 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Syka. 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 118 military records available for the last name Syka. For the veterans among your Syka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Syka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Syka in 1971 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syka 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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