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Datka Family History

Datka 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: Datta, Data, Latka, Dutka, Hata, Laska, Dana, Dacko, Tata, Date

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Where is the Datka family from?

You can see how Datka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Datka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Datka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Datka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Datka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datka 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 Datka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Datka. 60% of Datka 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Datka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Datka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datka 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Datka. 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 120 military records available for the last name Datka. For the veterans among your Datka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Datka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Datka in 1959 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Datka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datka 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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