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Cajka Family History

Cajka 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: Majka, Czajka, Cejka, Laska, Vajda, Cala, Carda, Casa, Gajda, Cava

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Where is the Cajka family from?

You can see how Cajka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cajka families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cajka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cajka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cajka 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 Cajka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cajka. 47% of Cajka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cajka women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Car Runner
    16%
  • Spinning
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cajka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Cajka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajka 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Cajka. 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 157 military records available for the last name Cajka. For the veterans among your Cajka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cajka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cajka in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajka 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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